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FV03 YKJ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,814 mi
Last recorded91,814 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,814 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 89,232 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 89,232 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,721 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,369 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,782 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2012 73,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,088 miles

brake warning light on

slight play in wishbone bushes

traction control light on

Fail 17 May 2011 69,088 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

slight play in wishbone bushes

traction control light on

Pass 14 May 2010 62,089 miles

advise brake warning light on.

advise runflat light on.

advise traction control light on.

Fail 14 May 2010 62,089 miles

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

advise brake warning light on.

advise runflat light on.

advise traction control light on.

Pass 18 May 2009 55,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 46,620 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 35,660 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,185 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 28,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres wearing from inside edge.[tracking]

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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FV03 YKJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV03 YKJ, 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 FV03 YKJ registered?

FV03 YKJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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