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V5 DTH

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,674 mi
Last recorded103,674 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 DTH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 103,674 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 103,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 103,627 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,617 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 103,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,313 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,802 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust joints deteriorated/heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unknown warning lamp on

Fail 5 Nov 2021 102,802 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust joints deteriorated/heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unknown warning lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,199 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Rear subframe lightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,196 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 102,196 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 102,190 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Unknown warning lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,717 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Aug 2019 101,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,438 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,371 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 101,094 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 101,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M. light on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,949 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 100,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,218 miles

e.M. light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,027 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 99,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 88,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,428 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 76,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 62,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,079 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,079 miles

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

front inner tyres worn

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,639 miles

dents in r/h/f and r/h/r wheel rims

exhaust heatshield damaged

not 100% clearing of wiper blades

r/h/r tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,849 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,849 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

a.both front tyres worn on inner edge

a.centre of exhaust heat shield has slight damage

a.o/s/f tyre has a chunck out of inner side wall not down to cord

Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,033 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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V5 DTH is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V5 DTH, 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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V5 DTH is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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