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RY03 AUV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,159 mi
Last recorded80,159 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 AUV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 80,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 75,725 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 75,723 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,096 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,545 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,179 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,004 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing smooth on inner edge, Tyre has a cut, not in excess of the requirements but still deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm wearing smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers & trays

high level, boot lid brake light lens broken

oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2017 63,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside possible bulb in wrong? (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing smooth on inner edge, Tyre has a cut, not in excess of the requirements but still deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm wearing smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers & trays

high level, boot lid brake light lens broken

oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,510 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers

Fail 9 Feb 2015 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

sill covers

Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,742 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,361 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,467 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 48,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 44,706 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,515 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,515 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,711 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge (close to limit)

off side front suspension arm ball joint slight lift

Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,986 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

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 AUV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AUV, 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.

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What year was RY03 AUV registered?

RY03 AUV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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