2003 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · LA03 DMZ
2003 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 154,929 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA03 DMZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2023
- 154,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA03 DMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW Z4 (LA03 DMZ) between October 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier NOT CLAMPED IN. (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LA03 DMZ Mileage History
- 21/10/2021136,729 mi
- 23/10/2021136,731 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/2023154,929 mi+18,198 mi
Average of roughly 10,481 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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