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2003 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · SW03 TLW

SW03 TLW

2003 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 25,053 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
BMW Z4
Year / Origin
2003 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
25,053 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a minor mechanical defect. The most recent test on 29 December 2025 at 25,053 miles resulted in a pass with a single advisory for a slightly distorted offside front wheel. This follows a three-year period of clean records dating back to 2022, indicating that the vehicle has remained in good structural and mechanical condition during its recent operation. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,089 miles per year. Between November 2022 and December 2024, the car covered only 420 miles, suggesting very infrequent use or long periods of stationary storage. While this low mileage reduces the wear on the engine and drivetrain components, the gap between the November 2022 failure and the 2023 pass highlights the potential for age-related degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown that occurs when a vehicle sits idle. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the offside front wheel as noted in the December 2025 entry to determine if the distortion has caused lateral run or affected the tyre bead. Given the low usage, the inspection should also focus on dry rot in the tyre sidewalls and perished suspension bushes, which often fail due to age rather than distance. The brake discs should be checked for significant surface corrosion or pitting, as low-mileage vehicles frequently suffer from oxidation on the braking surfaces during periods of inactivity.

SW03 TLW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
  • 25,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SW03 TLW Mileage History

  1. 15/11/202224,573 mi
  2. 24/11/202224,580 mi+7 mi
  3. 25/10/202324,800 mi+220 mi
  4. 30/12/202424,993 mi+193 mi
  5. 29/12/202525,053 mi+60 mi

Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW03 TLW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 16:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW Z4 (SW03 TLW) between November 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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