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SV03 OBR

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,357 mi
Last recorded77,357 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 OBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 77,333 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 74,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside rear road wheel has been repaired in various places

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 72,491 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside rear road wheel has been welded in 3 places

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 72,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside rear road wheel has been welded in 3 places

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,942 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,844 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 66,456 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,223 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,418 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,143 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,767 miles

o/s/r brake disc poor ?

Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,767 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc poor ?

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,177 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,301 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,387 miles

metal in nearside front tyre.

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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SV03 OBR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SV03 OBR, 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 SV03 OBR registered?

SV03 OBR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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