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VA03 WMD

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,666 mi
Last recorded74,666 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,666 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated possible broken brake sensor or requires fluid change. (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 74,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom ball joint cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated possible broken brake sensor or requires fluid change. (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension strut and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension strut and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,302 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also wheel hubs and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner wing (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,308 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,589 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,495 miles

creaking from steering - further investigation required, bonnet difficult to open - further investigation required

tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 225/40/18 88e front / 255/35/18 90w rear

Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,838 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,311 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge extremely worn

offside front tyre inner edge extremely worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,256 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,208 miles

front discs coroded on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,894 miles

front discs coroded on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,651 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 WMD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WMD, 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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VA03 WMD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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