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WG03 UVU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 UVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 109,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 109,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 109,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,435 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 105,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 102,152 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,510 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 100,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,478 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 96,463 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded on join to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

auxiliary belt perished

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,650 miles

auxiliary belt slightly perished

both front wheels very slightly buckled

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing

o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

slight corrosion in both rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Sep 2019 94,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

both front wheels very slightly buckled

cap cap rubber seal slightly perished

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing

o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

slight corrosion in both rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,740 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 93,693 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,660 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and worn on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,289 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 91,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,872 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 88,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,219 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,959 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,913 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 84,911 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,742 miles

slight movement in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,758 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,320 miles

front pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,603 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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WG03 UVU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WG03 UVU, 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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What year was WG03 UVU registered?

WG03 UVU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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