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SW03 MPY

2003 BMW Z4

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 MPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 125,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 20 May 2026 125,533 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 125,287 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 125,287 miles

Central Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 110,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 103,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 100,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 95,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 95,155 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play LOWER STEERING COLUMN JOINT (2.1.5)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES [FRONT END] AND REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,362 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( at front area) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at front area) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer sidewalls badly cut/perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 80,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( at front area) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at front area) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer sidewalls badly cut/perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,966 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to split on sidewalls but no chords showing

Fail 13 Aug 2014 63,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front disc backing plates insecure

both front tyres starting to split on sidewalls but no chords showing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 56,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 42,958 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,612 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Fail 4 Jul 2009 29,612 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,351 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 MPY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SW03 MPY, 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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SW03 MPY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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