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HS03 SPX

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,831 mi
Last recorded93,831 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 SPX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 93,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 92,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 92,129 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 92,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,088 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,648 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,498 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 86,744 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 86,249 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 86,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 76,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps hazed

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps hazed

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 58,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,180 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 49,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,793 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 30,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,300 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,278 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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HS03 SPX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HS03 SPX, 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 HS03 SPX registered?

HS03 SPX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is HS03 SPX safe to buy?

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