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RE03 YVL

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

117,978 mi
Last recorded117,978 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 YVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 115,904 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 104,874 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 94,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,305 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,975 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 70,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,034 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 67,034 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,699 miles

Both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tyre tread. Not dangerous at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,877 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 59,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,675 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,675 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 51,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,956 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,938 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2011 44,820 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,251 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,863 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 38,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,161 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 27,161 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 22,631 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 22,631 miles

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

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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RE03 YVL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RE03 YVL, 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 RE03 YVL registered?

RE03 YVL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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