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SC03 UKP

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 99,409 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 99,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 98,310 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 98,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,506 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,432 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS,, REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,801 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 91,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 90,383 miles

Nearside Front off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 87,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 81,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pipes greased

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (on limit)

offside front brake pipe corroded (on limit)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,857 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (on limit)

offside front brake pipe corroded (on limit)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,853 miles

rear number plates bulbs flash when lights are switched on.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 72,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear number plates bulbs flash when lights are switched on.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,329 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,712 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,708 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 55,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,104 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,195 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 44,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,936 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,581 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 UKP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP registered?

SC03 UKP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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