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RY03 SWZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,772 mi
Last recorded111,772 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SWZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 111,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,283 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,407 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,406 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 73,406 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,372 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,402 miles

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

unabal to inspect rear suspension covered by dust cover

unabal to see rear coil springs

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,382 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 28,375 miles

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

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 28 Jun 2006 23,606 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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RY03 SWZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY03 SWZ, 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 RY03 SWZ registered?

RY03 SWZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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