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S23 MPT

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 MPT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 141,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 140,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 138,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 135,520 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 133,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 May 2017 128,249 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 128,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,448 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,420 miles

adv both front shock absorbers getting worn and weak........

adv nearside rear metal brake line getting corroded........

adv rear brake pads worn low.......

Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

adv both front shock absorbers getting worn and weak........

adv nearside rear metal brake line getting corroded........

adv rear brake pads worn low.......

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,373 miles

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,208 miles

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 49,723 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,038 miles

Chips on screen

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 13 Sep 2008 44,016 miles

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

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

Chips on screen

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,023 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 36,023 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 14,561 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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S23 MPT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S23 MPT, 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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S23 MPT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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