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YF53 CRJ

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CRJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 95,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 94,980 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,763 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 94,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,839 miles

o/side front metal brake pipe surface corrosion near flexible

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,554 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2018 92,483 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 92,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,795 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,792 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 85,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,083 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 79,987 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,987 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,539 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,645 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,834 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 42,781 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,373 miles

nearside bonnet grill missing

tyre pressure low light on

Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside bonnet grill missing

tyre pressure low light on

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 CRJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YF53 CRJ, 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 CRJ registered?

YF53 CRJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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