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CX53 YSL

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,932 mi
Last recorded76,932 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on the inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,786 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,350 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,936 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear x2 main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,205 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear x2 main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,386 miles

Mounting bracket for O/S headlight broken but headlight still secure

Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,735 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking + worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking + worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,787 miles

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

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

Slight play n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,121 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 36,730 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,951 miles

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,406 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near/side off/side rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,660 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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CX53 YSL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CX53 YSL, 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 CX53 YSL registered?

CX53 YSL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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