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Y6 LON

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 LON
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 102,925 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 102,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,509 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 100,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 99,022 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 97,690 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 95,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,361 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 80,361 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 77,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,009 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,315 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,315 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 62,343 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,343 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 28 Apr 2012 59,786 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,887 miles

sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

underbody covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,275 miles

front tyres worn on the edges 225/50 16

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,451 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 40,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 21,106 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 21,106 miles

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

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

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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Y6 LON is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y6 LON, 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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Y6 LON is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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