CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO03 HJX

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,255 mi
Last recorded45,255 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 HJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 45,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 44,964 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 44,880 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 44,433 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,979 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,993 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 40,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front +rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,286 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 33,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,612 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,164 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,567 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 13,567 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 13,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,533 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 12,141 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 11,672 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,955 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SO03 HJX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO03 HJX, 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

How do I check the history of SO03 HJX?

You can check the full history of SO03 HJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO03 HJX registered?

SO03 HJX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is SO03 HJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 HJX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO03 HJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SO03 HJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.