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Y7 CDC

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,734 mi
Last recorded113,734 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 CDC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,734 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,057 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 111,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 108,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms light illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2023 108,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms light illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,447 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension parts corroded

under vehicle corroded

unertrays fitted full underside

Fail 1 Dec 2020 101,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

all suspension parts corroded

under vehicle corroded

unertrays fitted full underside

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,945 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 100,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 97,020 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,483 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 87,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,135 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,166 miles

Clicking noise from steering column

Fail 6 Feb 2012 59,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Clicking noise from steering column

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,893 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,757 miles

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,430 miles

(6) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,317 miles

(5) Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,036 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 14 Jun 2006 33,204 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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Y7 CDC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y7 CDC, 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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Y7 CDC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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