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SW03 TLW

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,053 mi
Last recorded25,053 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 TLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 25,053 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 24,993 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 24,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 24,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 24,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 23,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 23,154 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 23,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,446 miles

Front fog lamps n/w

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,238 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 20,797 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 20,748 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,500 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,360 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 20,360 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,920 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,235 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,713 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 14,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 14,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,594 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 13,594 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,839 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 TLW 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 82.6%.

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 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 TLW, 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 SW03 TLW registered?

SW03 TLW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is SW03 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 TLW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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