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VX03 VPJ

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,833 mi
Last recorded101,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 VPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 101,833 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,097 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,052 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 96,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS OTHER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 1 Aug 2021 96,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS OTHER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 95,138 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 95,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 83,794 miles

both front bottom ball joints slight lift

Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,161 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,920 miles

front plate damaged

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,271 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

non run flat tyre fitted to nearside rear

non run flat tyre fitted to offside rear

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,399 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 36,399 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,886 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 32,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 22,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2007 10,443 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 8,707 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 8,707 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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VX03 VPJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX03 VPJ, 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

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What year was VX03 VPJ registered?

VX03 VPJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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