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URZ 4086

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURZ 4086
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,243 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 89,234 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,288 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,673 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front tyres (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 75,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust down pipe fixing nuts very rusty and weak

Pass 31 May 2018 74,039 miles

front brake imbalance n/s lower

Fail 9 May 2018 73,938 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipe in front and around fuel tank to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective jet missing (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pad light illuminated

front brake imbalance n/s lower

n/s wiper blade poor condition

rear metal brake pipes corroded to calipers

tpms light yellow not red

Pass 18 May 2017 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 71,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 69,229 miles

both rear tyres inner edges devoid of tread at time of test

o/s/f tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

Fail 3 May 2016 69,143 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres getting close to legal limits at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,722 miles

nearside front tyre has inner worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,975 miles

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

centre brake light lense damaged

srs warning light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,622 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 49,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,269 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

wipers smearing lightly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,982 miles

nrarside front tyre inner tread feathered

offside front tyre inner tread start to feather

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,393 miles

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

eml light on.

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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URZ 4086 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 73.1%.

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 URZ 4086, 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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URZ 4086 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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