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VR02 DAN

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,464 mi
Last recorded76,464 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR02 DAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 76,464 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2024 75,548 miles

All tyres have cracks in tread

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

Fail 22 May 2024 75,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inc flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inc flexy (1.1.11 (c))

All tyres have cracks in tread

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 74,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 74,917 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 73,612 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 73,612 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlight lens are misted. (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,457 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 70,457 miles

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,309 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,948 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 59,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes over fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 54,902 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 49,425 miles

Light corrosion noted on one main brake pipe, behind plastic undershield.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,577 miles

Cracks in seal for fuel filler cap

Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front alloy wheel buckeled

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2013 36,300 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front alloy wheel buckeled

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,101 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,101 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,634 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 22,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,062 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,140 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,856 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 14,855 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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VR02 DAN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VR02 DAN, 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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VR02 DAN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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