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SKZ 455

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,249 mi
Last recorded110,249 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 455
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 110,249 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 99,831 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracks (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 99,831 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracks (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,037 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 90,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,518 miles

Both top mount rubbers slightly perished due to age

Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,031 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,864 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 81,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,450 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,897 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,897 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,893 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no.plate corroding.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,980 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,147 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 40,147 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edges

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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SKZ 455 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 80%.

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 SKZ 455, 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 SKZ 455 registered?

SKZ 455 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is SKZ 455 safe to buy?

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