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VF03 YCY

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YCY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 148,678 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 148,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 142,803 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 139,400 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 139,384 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 139,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 138,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,504 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 110,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,375 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,558 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 87,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2011 81,268 miles

Front tyre size 225/40/18, and rear tyre size are 255/35/18, it may cause problem with ABS, please check with BMW, to see if it is allright

Near side rear tyre very near limit, it is better to renew it.

Petorl cap seal detreating

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,496 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,975 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 67,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6 mm

n/s/f/ anti roll link slight play in joint

Fail 1 Aug 2008 54,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,956 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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VF03 YCY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 VF03 YCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF03 YCY registered?

VF03 YCY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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