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YG53 BUE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,399 mi
Last recorded114,399 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 BUE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 90y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 110,883 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 99,651 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,507 miles

x2 Exhaust nuts missing at cat flange - But system still secure

Fail 22 Sep 2021 81,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front axle has imbalance of 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

x2 Exhaust nuts missing at cat flange - But system still secure

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,056 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,688 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 66,669 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,051 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 42,159 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 31,952 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 20,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 17,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,946 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,215 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,017 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 10,322 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 3,200 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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YG53 BUE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YG53 BUE, 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 YG53 BUE registered?

YG53 BUE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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