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SC03 LHL

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,567 mi
Last recorded98,567 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 LHL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 98,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,390 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 96,354 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 96,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 86,765 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 86,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 18,190 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 LHL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

SC03 LHL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is SC03 LHL safe to buy?

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