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EO53 YMZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,573 mi
Last recorded137,573 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 137,573 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s top suspension mountings slight cracking/splitting. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 137,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished & split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s top suspension mounting slightly cracked/split. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 133,867 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s top mountings slight cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking & perishing, not leaking.

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))

Some surface corrosion to rear under side.

Fail 21 May 2024 133,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s top mountings slight splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel cap seal slight cracking/perishing, still sealing.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion of rear subframe & suspension mountings.

Fail 11 Apr 2024 133,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 132,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Two weld repairs to inner rim

Pass 13 Apr 2022 128,922 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe flange bolts corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel has two welding repairs to inner rim

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 128,851 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe to centre pipe flange bolts corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Alloy wheel has two welding repairs to inner rim

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,025 miles

Exhaust join badly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner shoulders 225/40r18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rim has been welded twice

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 122,288 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 122,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 116,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 108,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,754 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,092 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 57,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,271 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,271 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,333 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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EO53 YMZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EO53 YMZ, 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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EO53 YMZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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