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VF03 YPC

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,457 mi
Last recorded71,457 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 71,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All steering & suspension components show general age & surface corrosion

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edges (Just meets pass criteria)

Offside rear suspension coil spring starting to corrode

Park brake performance could be better

Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,129 miles

All steering & suspension components starting t shows general age & surface corrosion

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have wear & movement (Just meets pass criteria)

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edges (Just meets pass criteria)

Park brake performance could be better

Pass 28 Sep 2023 61,752 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes have wear & movement

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edges (Just meets criteria)

Pass 5 Oct 2022 55,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,426 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,925 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,822 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,591 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,407 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Fail 27 Nov 2014 39,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,427 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,730 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 31,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,512 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 13,261 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 YPC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YPC, 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 VF03 YPC registered?

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

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The MOT history for VF03 YPC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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