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SC03 UKG

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

141,675 mi
Last recorded141,675 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 UKG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 141,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 141,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 139,104 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn

Engine damp with oil

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 27 Jul 2023 138,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake diff mount bushes perished slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 138,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 134,427 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Low On Legal Limit

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 1 May 2021 130,494 miles

Nearside Front tyre split inner sidewall

Offside Front flexy hose perished

front bake discs worn

Pass 2 May 2020 127,445 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front anti roll bar drop link slight play, offside front lower boot damaged

front flexy brake hose's perished

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 14 May 2019 123,368 miles

Front flexible brake hoses perished

Offside front tyre worn very low, close to cords inner edge

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres worn

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 118,884 miles

Offside Front tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure

both front flexy brake hose's perished

both front lower arm rear bush's slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 104,481 miles

Both front tyres side wall damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 97,014 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

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

scrap on front screen from wipers

Fail 9 May 2013 88,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 88,987 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 82,164 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 76,187 miles

oil residue on both front suspension legs

service light is on

Pass 10 May 2010 70,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 65,531 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,457 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 44,801 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,075 miles

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

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 UKG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC03 UKG registered?

SC03 UKG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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