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T123 CYA

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,812 mi
Last recorded53,812 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 CYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 53,812 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 53,812 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,945 miles

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

windscreen wash bottle leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2023 51,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 49,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,312 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 49,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn and minor cracking to the outer shoulders

offside rear tyre inner edge worn and minor cracking to the outer shoulder

Pass 16 Oct 2020 47,952 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 47,952 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 43,343 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 43,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,624 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,890 miles

Plastic Under-trays Fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 25,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,936 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,179 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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T123 CYA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T123 CYA, 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 T123 CYA registered?

T123 CYA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is T123 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T123 CYA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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