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SC03 LFL

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,655 mi
Last recorded56,655 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 LFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 56,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,061 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 55,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 53,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 52,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,439 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,574 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 47,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,813 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play at steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,356 miles

Both rear shock absorbers - bushes perished / worn

Pass 31 May 2016 40,456 miles

both front brake discs corroded, pitted and scored/worn

front brake application uneven and imbalanced

front brake pad set wearing unevenly

Fail 30 May 2016 40,456 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded, pitted and scored/worn

front brake application uneven and imbalanced

front brake pad set wearing unevenly

Pass 29 May 2015 37,486 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 37,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,011 miles

both front brake discs corroded & pitted - slight imbalance

both front to rear brake pipe sections corroded & weakened

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded & weakened

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,683 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 31,677 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,190 miles

both front suspension arms - play in bushes and ball joints

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,818 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 20,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,848 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,851 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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SC03 LFL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SC03 LFL, 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 SC03 LFL registered?

SC03 LFL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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