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YE53 VMC

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,307 mi
Last recorded87,307 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 87,307 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 82,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,991 miles

cooling fan bearing noisey

rear suspension heavily corroded but not weakened

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,492 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,492 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 52,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,909 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 46,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,705 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,281 miles

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 Feb 2010 30,440 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,036 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,167 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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YE53 VMC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YE53 VMC, 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 YE53 VMC registered?

YE53 VMC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YE53 VMC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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