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YF03 VUC

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,409 mi
Last recorded120,409 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VUC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 120,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 120,086 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,235 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 113,373 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

all brake pipes coated but all appear ok

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of various parts

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,988 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2016 109,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,414 miles

Front to rear brake pipe rusty but not pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 103,364 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front to rear brake pipe rusty but not pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,118 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2013 87,826 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 87,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,947 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 77,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,744 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,222 miles

front brake discs lipped.....

front brake pads very low , advise replacements......

rear inner brake pads appear low....

slight play at o//s/f wheel.....

wet test.....

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,911 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 59,911 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,422 miles

nsr tyre very low on inner edge

osr tyre punctured

play both lowwer front ball joints

Pass 13 Jun 2006 37,140 miles

NSF tyre worn on inside edge

OSF tyre worn on inside edge

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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YF03 VUC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF03 VUC, 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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YF03 VUC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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