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VN03 ULC

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,870 mi
Last recorded141,870 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 ULC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 141,870 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted inner edge both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 141,870 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted inner edge both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 140,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,651 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 138,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,595 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 137,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 136,241 miles

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

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

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

Offside condensation in headlamp

Fail 16 Mar 2021 136,214 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

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

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

Offside condensation in headlamp

Pass 21 Mar 2020 133,157 miles

Front/Rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 133,148 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Severe corrosion to centre of spring seat pan around securing cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation within lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 124,134 miles

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

Rear alloy plate under rear axle broken adrift

brake fluid dirty but not contaminated

engine plastic under shield damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2019 123,989 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor holed by damage to undertray (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear alloy plate under rear axle broken adrift

brake fluid dirty but not contaminated

engine plastic under shield damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,461 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 113,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear & inside under tray (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,722 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal perrished but still seals

Fail 3 Mar 2017 106,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap rubber seal perrished but still seals

Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,839 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,207 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 85,207 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,468 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,430 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,473 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,119 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,072 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,521 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 29,521 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,191 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 23,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre excess wear on inner edge

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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VN03 ULC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN03 ULC, 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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VN03 ULC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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