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W5 BTG

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,530 mi
Last recorded115,530 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 115,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,828 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 103,994 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 103,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,422 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,295 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,928 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,773 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 75,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,188 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 71,188 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective missing (1.7.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 71,023 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes front into rear flexy hoses rusting and corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 70,283 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 67,762 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 67,753 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 67,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wishbone bushes weak

both rear tyres bald on inner edge and low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,355 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2009 40,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,297 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

DETERIORATION OF BRAKE SERVO VACUM PIPE.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,937 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W5 BTG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W5 BTG, 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 W5 BTG registered?

W5 BTG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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