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S700 NGA

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,707 mi
Last recorded94,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 NGA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 94,707 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded nearside, offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside, offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside, offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 93,163 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 91,638 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 89,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 89,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,108 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,555 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 80,103 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,357 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 75,330 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, Borderline excessive also covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,727 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on border of excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,323 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corode

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,323 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corode

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.f antiroll bar rubbers deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,216 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 33,214 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,277 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,870 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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S700 NGA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S700 NGA, 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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S700 NGA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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