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Y9 BTG

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,922 mi
Last recorded68,922 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 65,386 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 65,352 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 61,088 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 55,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,197 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 514,804 miles

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

both sides headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,327 miles

both sides front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,034 miles

Front both sides headlamp lenses deteriorating

Rear slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,867 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,121 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 36,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,988 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 33,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,325 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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Y9 BTG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y9 BTG, 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 Y9 BTG registered?

Y9 BTG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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