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YK53 ZGH

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

125,146 mi
Last recorded125,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 ZGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 125,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 120,087 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 111,622 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,808 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 103,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,269 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 101,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 98,649 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 98,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,709 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 92,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2019 92,493 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 87,893 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 87,890 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,075 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,773 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 3mm

Pass 1 May 2013 78,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,178 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,860 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,767 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 55,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY LOOSE IN HOLDER

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

STRONG ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY LOW ON TREAD 255/35/18 WR

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,531 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 ZGH is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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