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V500 ROO

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,106 mi
Last recorded36,106 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 ROO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 36,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 35,817 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 35,712 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 35,576 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 35,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 34,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,402 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 34,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 34,318 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,967 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,964 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,533 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 33,533 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)

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 2 Jul 2013 33,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,951 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,381 miles

advise all four tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,832 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 15,831 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,723 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 9,723 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V500 ROO is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V500 ROO, 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 V500 ROO registered?

V500 ROO is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is V500 ROO safe to buy?

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