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R3 SJY

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,422 mi
Last recorded57,422 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 SJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 56,422 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 55,602 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 55,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,352 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 53,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,153 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,175 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,579 miles

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

front wipers judder and noisy

Fail 30 May 2015 47,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front wipers judder and noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front windscreen wipers smear slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2013 47,471 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,060 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 44,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on.

both front tyres wearing low inner and outer edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,099 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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R3 SJY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R3 SJY, 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 R3 SJY registered?

R3 SJY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is R3 SJY safe to buy?

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