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YK53 WFE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,124 mi
Last recorded92,124 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 WFE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,124 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 92,124 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,684 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORODED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE BADLY CORRODED

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE FADED

EXHAUST IS WEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,197 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED AND PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Fail 23 Oct 2017 75,197 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED AND PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,729 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 72,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,861 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,390 miles

both front tyres are low on tread especially offside

rear brake pads are low

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,786 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 39,835 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 39,835 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 29,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 29,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,499 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,122 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 11,122 miles

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

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

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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YK53 WFE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 YK53 WFE, 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 YK53 WFE registered?

YK53 WFE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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