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SC03 EJF

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

92,304 mi
Last recorded92,304 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 EJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rears pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 91,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 89,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 87,769 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear heat shield damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,314 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shields corroded

rear axle subframe corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 84,313 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted both fronts chaffing on drop links (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust heat shields corroded

rear axle subframe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,098 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 82,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,261 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,260 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 76,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on brake pipes at front to rear , r/n/s and pipe across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on brake pipes at front to rear , r/n/s and pipe across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp aim was too high , adjusted to correct height at test (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Electrical wiring insecure o/s/r brake wear sensor wiring detached, secured wiring at time of test. (1.9.2a)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,344 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 62,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,883 miles

Air pipe split.

Front exhaust flange bolts corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Air pipe split.

Front exhaust flange bolts corroded.

O/S Front brake backplate insecure.

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

Rear heatshield insecure.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 51,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 51,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,311 miles

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 5 Jul 2010 39,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 39,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,434 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 30,428 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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)

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

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

all brake discs very corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,938 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 22,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,210 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 18,210 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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SC03 EJF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SC03 EJF, 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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SC03 EJF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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