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YE03 SCK

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,545 mi
Last recorded142,545 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SCK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 142,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 138,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 135,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 127,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,586 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and Rear suspension compartment rusty corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 111,548 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Not opening (3.1 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear superstation compartment rusty and corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 106,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 96,844 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no reverse light fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,173 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 78,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,259 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 74,217 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 69,959 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2009 69,927 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear light leveler siezed

Pass 6 Sep 2008 63,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,203 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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YE03 SCK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 YE03 SCK, 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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YE03 SCK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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