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WP03 SXR

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,875 mi
Last recorded149,875 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 SXR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 149,875 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 149,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 149,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 149,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 143,950 miles

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

Offside inner rack joint slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 143,950 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front to rear brakepipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside inner rack joint slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 136,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 136,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 132,807 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 132,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,242 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 117,195 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,174 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,533 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,561 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,031 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,738 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 78,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,054 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 71,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,639 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,087 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 52,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre low on edge

offside front tyre on limit on edge.

Pass 14 May 2008 45,135 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 38,961 miles

advisefront under cover loose two bolt missing

Pass 15 May 2006 21,147 miles

Both rear tyres on 1.6 mm

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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WP03 SXR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WP03 SXR, 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 WP03 SXR registered?

WP03 SXR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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