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YA53 TXY

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 TXY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 104,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 103,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 103,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 99,689 miles

Fuel cap sealing device O ring badly perished

Intake/breather hose leaking although basic exhaust emissions test past so unlikely to be affected by leak.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded although full inspection obscured by clips and covers. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded although full inspection obscured by clips and covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc shield not fully secured (nearside front also missing)

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

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

Offside Front Headlight badly water ingressed, light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 99,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel cap sealing device O ring badly perished

Intake/breather hose leaking although basic exhaust emissions test past so unlikely to be affected by leak.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded although full inspection obscured by clips and covers. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded although full inspection obscured by clips and covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc shield not fully secured (nearside front also missing)

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

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

Offside Front Headlight badly water ingressed, light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 96,312 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 93,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,174 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,165 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,237 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,320 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 176,212 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 176,212 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 129,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,538 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,100 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 7,774 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 7,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 7,456 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 6,148 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 4,491 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 3,503 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 TXY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TXY, 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 YA53 TXY registered?

YA53 TXY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 December 2003.

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