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V7 RGL

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

101,456 mi
Last recorded101,456 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 RGL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 101,456 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 101,002 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 100,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,071 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes in engine bay covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front nuts missing from exhaust joint at front

Lower under tray fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty slightly affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only 1 bulb working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 23 Aug 2022 99,068 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation disc showing signs of heat (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator illuminates when side lights are on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes in engine bay covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front nuts missing from exhaust joint at front

Lower under tray fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty slightly affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only 1 bulb working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 24 Sep 2021 95,019 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 95,018 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,974 miles

all brake hose ferulles corroded

both rear shock absorber dust shrouds damaged and misplaced

tyre pressure monitor warning light on (pre 2012)

Fail 24 Sep 2020 91,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake hose ferulles all corroded

both rear shock absorber dust shrouds damaged and misplaced

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Fail 22 Sep 2020 91,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear shock absorber dust shrouds damaged and misplaced

brake hose ferulles all corroded

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,454 miles

slight noise from steering lock to lock

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,471 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 87,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 85,215 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,213 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 78,033 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,526 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,075 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2011 54,742 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 54,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,676 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,131 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,879 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 28,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 23,697 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 23,696 miles

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

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

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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V7 RGL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 V7 RGL, 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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V7 RGL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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