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S40 SWL

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 SWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 107,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 105,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,249 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,234 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 98,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,439 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 93,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 93,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 83,359 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,436 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 75,436 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,944 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 61,944 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,962 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 54,961 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,924 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,996 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,577 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,424 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,182 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 21,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,792 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 16,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear exhaust tail trim loose fit.

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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S40 SWL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S40 SWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 SWL registered?

S40 SWL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is S40 SWL safe to buy?

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