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SW03 LFY

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,952 mi
Last recorded124,952 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 LFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 124,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 120,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 92,468 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 77,050 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s all including center (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,055 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 60,561 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,092 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,315 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted /front discs slightly scored

Fail 11 Jun 2010 39,315 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted /front discs slightly scored

Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,364 miles

1 bulb out in center brake light

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

wipers parking slightly high

Fail 19 Jun 2009 34,364 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 bulb out in center brake light

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake warning light on

wipers parking slightly high

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,581 miles

Aerial missing

Front brake pads wearing low

Front tyres on 3mm

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside wing mirror missing

Rear tyres on 2mm & scrubbing on inner edges

Various brake pipes corroding

Wheels corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,810 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,665 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 21,665 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 18,652 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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SW03 LFY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SW03 LFY, 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 SW03 LFY registered?

SW03 LFY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is SW03 LFY safe to buy?

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