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S123 JLC

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

132,962 mi
Last recorded132,962 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 JLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 132,962 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,343 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking around bolts (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 121,154 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 115,864 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre bold/worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,008 miles

offside front tyre is worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,471 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,743 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 51,743 miles

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

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,914 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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S123 JLC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S123 JLC, 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 S123 JLC registered?

S123 JLC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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