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C3 TSM

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

108,407 mi
Last recorded108,407 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TSM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 108,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 108,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded whole length of pipe, marked with yellow chalk, on top of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,883 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 105,839 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material coming away from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2023 103,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,297 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 101,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 97,840 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,456 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,354 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,450 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 88,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,392 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,866 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 86,693 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 86,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 82,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,825 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 31 Aug 2006 52,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,737 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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C3 TSM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C3 TSM, 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 C3 TSM registered?

C3 TSM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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