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S55 PTV

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,224 mi
Last recorded69,224 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 PTV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 69,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,830 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to high level stop light

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

slight movement in both front rear wishbone bushes

wiper blades do not park fully at the bottom of the windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 54,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,929 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,889 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,507 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,446 miles

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

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 20 Feb 2012 45,250 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 45,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,657 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 37,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,801 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,382 miles

Nearside Front 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 steering rack has slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2008 25,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit.

slight play in offside rack.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,517 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,618 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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S55 PTV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red 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 S55 PTV, 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 S55 PTV registered?

S55 PTV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is S55 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 PTV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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