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RY03 OKE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

54,675 mi
Last recorded54,675 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 54,675 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 54,675 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

EML on

Pass 17 Sep 2024 52,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 49,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn low on inner tread ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Fail 6 Sep 2023 49,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn low on inner tread ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,758 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bumper panels damaged/loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner tread

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Fail 12 Sep 2022 45,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bumper panels damaged/loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn very low on inner tread

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,483 miles

Fuel Cap Rubber worn/cracking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside And Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,655 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

slight wear evident nearside and offside headlamp lenses

wear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,548 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

wear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2018 33,867 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

wear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,485 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2016 30,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 28,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

slight wear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm(rubber mounted)ball joints and rear mounting bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,421 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arm(rubber mounted)ball joints and rear mounting bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,755 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 26,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 25,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,473 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 24,473 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 23,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 21,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,522 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 19,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 12,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both head lamp aim high, (adjusted).

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 OKE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OKE, 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 OKE registered?

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

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