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VA03 NFM

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

28,009 mi
Last recorded28,009 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 NFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 28,009 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 27,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 27,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 26,814 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 26,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2020 26,187 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 25,899 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,301 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 24,767 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 24,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,279 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 22,279 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,932 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,941 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 14,808 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,808 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 11,168 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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VA03 NFM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VA03 NFM, 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 VA03 NFM registered?

VA03 NFM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is VA03 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 NFM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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