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RO03 SVK

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,950 mi
Last recorded52,950 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 SVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 52,950 miles

Rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 52,634 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 50,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 47,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 44,601 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 42,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,512 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,181 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 41,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,198 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,119 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 37,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,715 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,723 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,291 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 23,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,371 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 21,371 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,456 miles

Play in o/s/f ball joint.

Rear tyres low, bald on o/s inner edge.

Fail 12 Jun 2007 18,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in o/s/f ball joint.

Rear tyres low, bald on o/s inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,794 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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RO03 SVK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RO03 SVK, 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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RO03 SVK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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