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T2 SBN

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,605 mi
Last recorded101,605 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 SBN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 101,605 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 101,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 100,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 99,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 99,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,949 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,774 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,734 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust join fixings corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,143 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 85,141 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,106 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,968 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is excessively worn on the edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge (on 3mm)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,230 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,500 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,314 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,814 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,601 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,351 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,998 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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T2 SBN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T2 SBN, 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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T2 SBN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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