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SJ03 LOB

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,212 mi
Last recorded100,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 LOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,212 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,442 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 91,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 91,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,336 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,492 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine covers fitted

fuel cap seal perished

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front road springs slightly incorrectly seated

drivebelt perished and split

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 72,964 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,393 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,286 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,435 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,180 miles

Front discs worn below manf specs

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

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

Rear pads 4mm

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,483 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 37,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 31,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,469 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 18,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,449 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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SJ03 LOB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SJ03 LOB, 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 SJ03 LOB registered?

SJ03 LOB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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