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SE03 FFU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,860 mi
Last recorded101,860 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 FFU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 101,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 101,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 96,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 93,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 93,067 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 91,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside head lamp has broken mounts

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated excessive grease content preventing dust ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box collapsing internally

reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Apr 2023 91,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside head lamp has broken mounts

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle damaged inner wing shield (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated excessive grease content preventing dust ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust box collapsing internally

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,458 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,475 miles

Coolant leak poss water pump

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,905 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,300 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,522 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,487 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 65,439 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,167 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 46,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,561 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 8 Apr 2008 36,561 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 9 Apr 2007 29,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,262 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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SE03 FFU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SE03 FFU, 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 SE03 FFU registered?

SE03 FFU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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