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YB03 YSH

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

178,057 mi
Last recorded178,057 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YSH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 178,057 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 178,057 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 173,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 173,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 162,499 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside rear cv outer cv gaiter slightly leaking

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light and brake light illuminated not indicating a fault with system

Pass 27 Jul 2023 146,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 142,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 138,337 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 138,337 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 129,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 124,512 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 17,427 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 117,427 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,174 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 112,284 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 112,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 108,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 108,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 105,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 98,846 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 98,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,667 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,122 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 65,307 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

both front tyres slight worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,307 miles

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

both front tyres slight worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 27 May 2008 51,694 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,486 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,951 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 YSH is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YB03 YSH, 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 YB03 YSH registered?

YB03 YSH is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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