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YC53 KPU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,280 mi
Last recorded74,280 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KPU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 74,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 74,279 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe excessively corroded ! (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 May 2016 72,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,589 miles

offside front brake dragging slightly

rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe sections becoming rusted on n/s/rear

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake wear indicator light on

front brake judder on both brakes (very slight)

nearside rear brake ferrule corroded

nearside rear brake judder

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 43,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake sensor light lit

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,332 miles

brake sensor light lit

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,786 miles

front number plate becoming deteriorated

o/s and n/s/front brake discs rusted on inner faces recommend replacement

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 9 Feb 2010 39,784 miles

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

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

front number plate becoming deteriorated

o/s and n/s/front brake discs rusted on inner faces recommend replacement

o/s/rear brake hose fitted close to driveshaft joint recommend attention

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,666 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 17,645 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 13,928 miles

off side rear flexy twisted

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 KPU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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