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SA03 APN

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

77,553 mi
Last recorded77,553 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 APN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 77,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,704 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,639 miles

mil light on

Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,231 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 67,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,350 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,856 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 58,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 54,417 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 54,343 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,467 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,106 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,504 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,555 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 15,321 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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SA03 APN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 SA03 APN, 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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SA03 APN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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