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YH53 UOY

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,716 mi
Last recorded98,716 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UOY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 98,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 94,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,987 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust nut/studs corroded not leaking gases

rear axle corroded in areas

Fail 5 Oct 2020 88,250 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust nut/studs corroded not leaking gases

rear axle corroded in areas

Pass 20 May 2019 87,217 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair including park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 87,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not enough pressure (3.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair including park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,612 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just reached

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,549 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,234 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 63,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,190 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,045 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 52,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,163 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 38,740 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,364 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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YH53 UOY 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 72%.

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 YH53 UOY, 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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YH53 UOY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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