CarVerify

Free Car Check

VX53 YBR

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,108 mi
Last recorded107,108 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 107,108 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 106,292 miles

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

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

condition of fuel cap sealing arrangement

Fail 6 Nov 2024 106,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near/above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

condition of fuel cap sealing arrangement

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,177 miles

nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush going weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush going weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear main line brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light has 1 or 2 LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 94,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked and visible strengthening showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush going weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bush going weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear main line brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light has 1 or 2 LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 89,893 miles

corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to flexi

wear offside front tyre inner edge

wear to both rear tyres BORDERLINE

Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,844 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2018 80,390 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2017 75,087 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,704 miles

front pads low

rear pads low (borderline)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 67,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,465 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to front tyres inner edgeas

Fail 19 Oct 2013 58,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to front tyres inner edgeas

Pass 13 Oct 2012 53,123 miles

corrosion nearside main brake pipe at rear borderline

Pass 15 Oct 2011 43,332 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,847 miles

wear to front brake pads

Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2007 17,199 miles

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,257 miles

n/s front brake disc has a single score in the centre of its outer face.

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VX53 YBR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VX53 YBR, 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

How do I check the history of VX53 YBR?

You can check the full history of VX53 YBR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VX53 YBR registered?

VX53 YBR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is VX53 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 YBR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX53 YBR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VX53 YBR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.