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R1 SLF

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,329 mi
Last recorded65,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 64,574 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 64,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,360 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 64,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at join to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,258 miles

Nearside parking brake slightly low on efficency

Pass 2 May 2019 64,055 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 63,545 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 63,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,481 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,480 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,206 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 63,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,758 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 61,755 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,481 miles

rear brake pads wearing low may need replacing in the near future.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads wearing low may need replacing in the near future.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,955 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,265 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,823 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,510 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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R1 SLF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R1 SLF, 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 R1 SLF registered?

R1 SLF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is R1 SLF safe to buy?

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