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YC53 UCW

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,437 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 92,460 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 92,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,086 miles

Both rear tyres getting near to limits

Window screen has damage in zone A but not more than 10mm

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,314 miles

Window screen damaged in zone A but not more than 10mm

Pass 28 Jan 2017 89,788 miles

Offside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,611 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 88,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,997 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,003 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,604 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 69,604 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front brake imbalance at upper limits of allowed range

Fuel cap sealing ring slight cracking

NSF tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,037 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 57,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,424 miles

BOTH/FRONT/BRAKE/DISCS/WORN

BOTH/REAR/BRAKE/DISCS/WORN

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,916 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,114 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 UCW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YC53 UCW, 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 YC53 UCW registered?

YC53 UCW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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