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SO03 NYL

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,477 mi
Last recorded61,477 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 NYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 61,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four showing corrosion,rears worse. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 61,477 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blowing exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four showing corrosion,rears worse. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,213 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,281 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 59,281 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,937 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,334 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 53,334 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,894 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,412 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 47,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,848 miles

All tyres starting to crack in tread

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

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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 NYL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO03 NYL, 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 SO03 NYL registered?

SO03 NYL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SO03 NYL safe to buy?

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