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Y123 BRN

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,987 mi
Last recorded68,987 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 BRN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 68,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,806 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,439 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,282 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,493 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 67,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 67,082 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,036 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,036 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 65,036 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,615 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 50,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 48,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 44,565 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,241 miles

temp mirror glass o/s.

wipers slightly smery.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,405 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 34,405 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 30,465 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 30,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 14,889 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 14,887 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 13,046 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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Y123 BRN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y123 BRN, 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 Y123 BRN registered?

Y123 BRN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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