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SO03 YYU

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,119 mi
Last recorded118,119 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 YYU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,755 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 115,825 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 115,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 115,111 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 114,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 112,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 109,372 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 106,830 miles

Advise Both rear tyres are worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and are only just acceptable at this time.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 106,830 miles

Advise Both rear tyres are worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and are only just acceptable at this time.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,689 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes (Inner wing) have corrosion which is only just accceptable.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 101,687 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise Brake warning light on.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes (Inner wing) have corrosion which is only just accceptable.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm and is only just acceptable.

Advise Traction control light on.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,437 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,437 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,660 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 81,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,762 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 68,762 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,141 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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SO03 YYU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO03 YYU, 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 SO03 YYU registered?

SO03 YYU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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