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WV03 OHD

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 OHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 103,538 miles

none standard suspension fitted (lowered)

Pass 16 Apr 2025 97,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 97,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes ! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

non standard suspension fitted ( lowered)

Pass 8 Apr 2024 94,724 miles

off side parking brake has a low effort.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 88,919 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,044 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,281 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 68,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Inner bead cracked on welding repair. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth slightly low on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,555 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,870 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 61,258 miles

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

both rear discs are extreamly pitted

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 25 Sep 2014 61,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear discs are extreamly pitted

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,534 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber cracking slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,862 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,654 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,675 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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WV03 OHD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WV03 OHD, 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 WV03 OHD registered?

WV03 OHD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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