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YA53 TFJ

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,419 mi
Last recorded52,419 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 TFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 48,782 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 24 May 2023 48,622 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 7 Apr 2022 48,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 47,913 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,974 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,332 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 42,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,084 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 36,889 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 36,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,602 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,426 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,111 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,111 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,054 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 16,972 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,499 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 13,464 miles

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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YA53 TFJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YA53 TFJ, 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 YA53 TFJ registered?

YA53 TFJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YA53 TFJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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