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YA53 ZKK

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,705 mi
Last recorded117,705 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 117,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 114,653 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 114,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,152 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 7 Aug 2024 111,152 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,684 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 109,684 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2020 92,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 80,505 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 80,505 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative turned off at time of test (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,566 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2015 76,256 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 73,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 65,715 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 61,800 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 61,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,488 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,643 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,620 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 ZKK is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZKK, 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 ZKK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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