2003 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · BL03 VGT
2003 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 106,817 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL03 VGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2026
- 106,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL03 VGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW Z4 (BL03 VGT) between August 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BL03 VGT Mileage History
- 10/08/2022104,227 mi
- 10/08/2022104,230 mi+3 mi
- 10/06/2024105,257 mi+1,027 mi
- 26/08/2025105,999 mi+742 mi
- 20/10/2026106,817 mi+818 mi
Average of roughly 617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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