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W9 MHW

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,978 mi
Last recorded109,978 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 MHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 109,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related underbody surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2024 106,638 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 106,622 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,399 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,347 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 105,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,479 miles

N/S/R SHOCK COVER DAMAGED

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,853 miles

Both Headlamp lens deteriorated

Front brake pads appear worn very thin

Front number plate crackeed

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,743 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 85,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 85,399 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,763 miles

AirBag waring lamp stays on

Headlamp washers ineffective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake pads appear worn thin

Rear mounting bushes on front o/s & n/s lower wishbone arms are deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 70,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear shock cover loose

Fail 22 Oct 2011 70,891 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres 2553518 rear tyres 2254018 fitted wrong way round ?

nearside rear shock cover loose

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,070 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,787 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 47,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,456 miles

nearside rear damper dust cover loose

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge --REC ATTENTION

tyre size is Bridgestone 225/40 R18 88W

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge--REC URGENT ATTENTION

Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,554 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
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W9 MHW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W9 MHW, 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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W9 MHW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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