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SR03 OHD

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,151 mi
Last recorded137,151 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 OHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 137,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 136,010 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 136,010 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 127,580 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,241 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,000 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 119,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 115,230 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 111,724 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 111,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,435 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 106,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,538 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,020 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,582 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 85,579 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,466 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,464 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,336 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 49,336 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,369 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 27,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,446 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,736 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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SR03 OHD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SR03 OHD, 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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SR03 OHD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2003.

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