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VF03 YKA

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,860 mi
Last recorded82,860 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YKA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,860 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear s/absorber covers insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,345 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,526 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,859 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,017 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,950 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,950 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight damage to front no.plate

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,602 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 35,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 18,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,990 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,481 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 YKA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

VF03 YKA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is VF03 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 YKA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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