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YA53 VCF

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,944 mi
Last recorded54,944 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 VCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 54,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 52,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 49,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on rear arms. differential and shocks. Nearside and Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 45,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 44,485 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 43,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 38,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 33,906 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,801 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 15,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 15,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 14,798 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 12,632 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 12,632 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,308 miles

osf brake binding

Fail 26 Feb 2008 9,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 8,548 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 VCF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

YA53 VCF is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YA53 VCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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