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URG 3E

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,295 mi
Last recorded105,295 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURG 3E
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 105,295 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,045 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 94,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,493 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,060 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,682 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 59,345 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 56,532 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 52,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 47,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 43,837 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 43,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 38,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,089 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 27,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,168 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 7,978 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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URG 3E is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 URG 3E, 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 URG 3E registered?

URG 3E is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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