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SB03 EAB

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,762 mi
Last recorded84,762 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 84,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 83,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 78,816 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 78,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 77,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,693 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,938 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 75,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,272 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

high level brake lamp cracked

nearside rear shock absorber stem corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,348 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 59,835 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,889 miles

airbag light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,405 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 47,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,166 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 41,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,376 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 38,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 33,029 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,029 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,073 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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SB03 EAB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SB03 EAB, 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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SB03 EAB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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