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CU53 LYF

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,172 mi
Last recorded49,172 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 LYF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 49,172 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex pipes badly corroded at rear connections to flex pipes X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes corroded and blew during rolling road test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dipped beam-adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted and corroded-lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 46,611 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 46,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,652 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,915 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 39,792 miles

engine under shield fitted

plastic over sills fitted

under body shields fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 38,125 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,060 miles

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

movement in nearside/offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2014 35,060 miles

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

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

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

movement in nearside/offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,186 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 33,183 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,890 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,876 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 31,874 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 25,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,599 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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CU53 LYF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CU53 LYF, 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 CU53 LYF registered?

CU53 LYF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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