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YA53 TXX

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

162,281 mi
Last recorded162,281 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 TXX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 162,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower end of 'A' zone large crack approx 22cm long runs to pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 162,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge marked yellow. Tread near limit inner worn off various cuts/splits. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower end of 'A' zone large crack approx 22cm long runs to pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 162,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre 2.1mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre 2.6mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 154,851 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray

Pass 13 Nov 2019 141,320 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 141,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play also known as tie rod or inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 134,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,678 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 127,678 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 120,714 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 120,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,125 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 112,123 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 112,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,654 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 96,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,312 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,490 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 87,487 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,523 miles

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

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

passenger mirror glass faded.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,643 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,768 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

N/s/f jacking rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,094 miles

STRONG ADVISE - nearside and offside front tyres - tread wearing low and heavily worn on inner edges

nearside and offside rear tyres - tread wearing low

slight play in offside front suspension arm - rear bush

Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 31,635 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,375 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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YA53 TXX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YA53 TXX, 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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YA53 TXX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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