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WM03 PYW

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,318 mi
Last recorded131,318 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 PYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 131,318 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front steering u j joint fouling exhaust heat shield. requires repair

Fail 17 Oct 2025 131,314 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front steering u j joint fouling exhaust heat shield. requires repair

Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 130,947 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 130,190 miles

Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing shielding fouling steering column u/j in engine bay (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 130,188 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing shielding fouling steering column u/j in engine bay (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 128,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 2 Jul 2021 127,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 125,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,651 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 124,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 123,556 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 121,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 120,095 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 117,600 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 117,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 114,522 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 111,412 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 18 Jan 2012 111,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,547 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 102,608 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 94,502 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 74,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 49,341 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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WM03 PYW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WM03 PYW, 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 WM03 PYW registered?

WM03 PYW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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