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X4 SVH

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX4 SVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 111,570 miles

Front Exhaust Joint, Fasteners Corroded.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm, Outer Ball Joint, Slight Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm, Outer Ball Joint, Slight Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 93,227 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 88,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,325 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 88,325 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 88,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,760 miles

some play in n/s/f link pin + dust cover split

Pass 8 May 2019 85,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 82,284 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2018 82,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 May 2017 78,765 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge,225/40/18 rft

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 May 2017 78,757 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge,225/40/18 rft

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2016 75,600 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

fuel cap seal

Fail 16 May 2016 75,600 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

fuel cap seal

Pass 5 May 2015 772,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 69,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

Fail 8 May 2014 69,530 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 20 May 2013 67,031 miles

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

oil damp around rear diff

Fail 20 May 2013 67,031 miles

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

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

oil damp around rear diff

Pass 28 May 2012 62,404 miles

both headlight lenses deterioating

Fail 28 May 2012 62,404 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes weak and movement

both headlight lenses deterioating

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,115 miles

both front tyres getting very low on inner edges

both headlamp lenses slight deterioation

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,646 miles

both headlamps slightly blurred lenses deterioating

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,702 miles

both headlamps slightly blurred

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,781 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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X4 SVH is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X4 SVH, 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 X4 SVH registered?

X4 SVH is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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