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CP03 SHZ

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,952 mi
Last recorded88,952 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 SHZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 88,952 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 88,952 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 86,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,576 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2023 85,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2022 83,659 miles

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

Lower braking effort on N/S/R parking brake

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

Slight play in N/S/R upper and lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,175 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,223 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,892 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 64,892 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 63,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,651 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 59,642 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,315 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 58,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres low pressure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet catch very stiff in operation, opening and closing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,957 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,914 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 41,913 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 31,537 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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CP03 SHZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP03 SHZ, 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 CP03 SHZ registered?

CP03 SHZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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