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SO03 NXV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,298 mi
Last recorded92,298 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 92,298 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 91,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 90,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 19 Jun 2023 90,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 89,718 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,759 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 88,759 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,664 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,673 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 82,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,592 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 79,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 77,543 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 77,543 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,736 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 74,721 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 72,712 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,287 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 39,046 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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SO03 NXV 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 84%.

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 NXV, 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 SO03 NXV registered?

SO03 NXV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SO03 NXV safe to buy?

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