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S30 STO

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,580 mi
Last recorded72,580 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 STO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,580 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,565 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and n/s/r after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,015 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,133 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,014 miles

Cracks in sewaling ring for fuel filler cap

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

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,373 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,873 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2009 36,873 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,196 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 21,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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S30 STO is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S30 STO, 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 S30 STO registered?

S30 STO is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is S30 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S30 STO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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