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YK53 YOD

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,906 mi
Last recorded69,906 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,906 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,587 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,079 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,192 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,817 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,302 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 58,302 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,559 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,479 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,007 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,357 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,665 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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YK53 YOD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YK53 YOD, 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 YOD registered?

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

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