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Y29 DJC

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 DJC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 80,636 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 77,906 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2024 77,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,085 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing rubber has slight splits.

Offside Rear Tyre bald on the inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 76,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sealing rubber has slight splits.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edges.

Offside Rear Tyre bald on the inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 75,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4MM and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 75,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Cloudy lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4MM and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,483 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes getting softer

Offside Front tyre shows more wear on inner edge,still okay at present

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes fluctuate slightly

both head lamps discoloured,aim just acceptable

slight cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,373 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge,still legal at present

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes got movement,not to excess at present

head lamps discoloured,aim still axcceptable

slight cracks in fuel cap seal

wiper blades judder

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,122 miles

Front Lower rear suspension arm bushes getting softer

Offside Front tyre shows slight more wear on inner edge

head lamp lenses discoloured,beam image still exeptable

some play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,795 miles

both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes getting slightly soft

headlamp lenses discoloured,light output still ok

Fail 25 Sep 2014 67,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes getting slightly soft

headlamp lenses discoloured,light output still ok

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,958 miles

front exhaust down pipe clamps heavily corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Jul 2013 65,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust down pipe clamps heavily corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,612 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,602 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,299 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,197 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,197 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 1 Jul 2008 59,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,770 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 18 Jul 2006 38,213 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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Y29 DJC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y29 DJC, 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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Y29 DJC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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