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WK53 YML

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,699 mi
Last recorded87,699 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 YML
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 87,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,711 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,224 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,119 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 55,117 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,803 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,283 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,882 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 16 Aug 2012 32,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,623 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,987 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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WK53 YML is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WK53 YML, 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 WK53 YML registered?

WK53 YML is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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