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RY03 SXG

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,902 mi
Last recorded129,902 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SXG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 129,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 129,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 129,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cracked and low on thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 128,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 126,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkages worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 93,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,881 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,800 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,799 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,754 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,336 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,117 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,863 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 9,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SXG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

RY03 SXG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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