CarVerify

Free Car Check

VLG 735

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

89,667 mi
Last recorded89,667 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 735
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,667 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamp has a flat line

Fail 6 May 2025 88,878 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamp has a flat line

under try insource

Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,770 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 86,671 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 86,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 96,147 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 96,147 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 84,853 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 84,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,444 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

tpm light on

Fail 1 Jun 2020 84,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

tpm light on

Pass 23 May 2019 83,378 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 83,378 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 78,828 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 78,828 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play *2 (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,364 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 77,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 76,303 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,729 miles

Air bag warning light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside rear tyre slight worn on the inner edge

Tyre warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2010 72,149 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,975 miles

advise front washers weak operation

cover fitted to vehicle

nearside rear tyre close to the limit strong advise,strong advise inside tyre wear

offside rear tyre inside tyre wear

Pass 19 Jan 2008 62,314 miles

advise nearside rear tyre low tread close to the limit

Pass 3 Feb 2007 55,161 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,457 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VLG 735 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 VLG 735, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VLG 735?

You can check the full history of VLG 735 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VLG 735 registered?

VLG 735 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is VLG 735 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLG 735 shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLG 735 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VLG 735. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.