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RY03 AUE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,098 mi
Last recorded123,098 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AUE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 123,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 122,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 116,666 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2022 104,256 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 104,256 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 97,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2021 97,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes to the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under guards fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,866 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (1.7.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,005 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,002 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,605 miles

both rear tyres right on legal limits (require immediate attention)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,774 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,811 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,762 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 7,283 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,588 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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RY03 AUE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 67,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY03 AUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY03 AUE registered?

RY03 AUE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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