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YB03 TLZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,920 mi
Last recorded118,920 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 TLZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 118,920 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2025 115,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 111,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 108,452 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,288 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 103,288 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 99,896 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,221 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 96,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,758 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both feathered on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 90,746 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven brake also binding slightly (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both feathered on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,594 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bushes on both arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,859 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,078 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,452 miles

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

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,266 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

front brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,950 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,407 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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YB03 TLZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB03 TLZ, 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 YB03 TLZ registered?

YB03 TLZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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