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YF53 CPO

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,101 mi
Last recorded129,101 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 129,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front section to centre section joint fixing bolts heavily corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 129,077 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front pipe to centre pipe fixing nuts and bolts are heavily corroded and two nuts are missing

Pass 9 Mar 2021 128,380 miles

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

front exhaust joint flange fixing bolts are heavily corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 127,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 127,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,491 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 122,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35x18 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mainline pipes to rear to near side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,248 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 112,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken in half (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 102,542 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 102,483 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,902 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,921 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 84,162 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres worn from inner shoulder

Fail 29 Sep 2012 84,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s n/s rear tyres worn from inner shoulder

Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn just legal

Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,770 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre worn from inner shoulder.

o/s fron tyr slightly worn from inner shoulder.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,002 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,162 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,902 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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YF53 CPO is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF53 CPO, 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 YF53 CPO registered?

YF53 CPO is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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