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YC53 JJX

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,310 mi
Last recorded101,310 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 101,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish

Fail 27 Jul 2023 101,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,035 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish

Fail 16 Aug 2022 97,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish

Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,921 miles

exhaust join deteriorated, nut missing

fuel smell, fumes?

osf brake pipe corroded

some component corrosion

steering and both front suspension arms play

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,438 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 78,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 75,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,610 miles

front tyres low inside edges

offside front strut weak

rear brake pads low

shields covering brake pipes at floor

slight wear front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2014 70,610 miles

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

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

front tyres low inside edges

offside front strut weak

rear brake pads low

shields covering brake pipes at floor

slight wear front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,163 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,049 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,349 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,723 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 50,622 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,532 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,890 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,581 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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YC53 JJX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YC53 JJX, 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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YC53 JJX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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