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Y60 MBR

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

127,354 mi
Last recorded127,354 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 MBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,354 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 127,354 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 122,629 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 122,629 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,336 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,288 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,705 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 110,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,888 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,231 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 99,231 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,660 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,559 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 89,559 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,825 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,851 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 76,760 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,760 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,978 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 72,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 699,112 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,938 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 64,938 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,400 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 58,397 miles

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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Y60 MBR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y60 MBR, 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 Y60 MBR registered?

Y60 MBR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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