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YL03 HFR

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,232 mi
Last recorded121,232 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 HFR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 121,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber

Pass 20 May 2025 120,021 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 120,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 119,308 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 119,306 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 118,213 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,175 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 111,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 99,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone middle ball joint has a cut but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,988 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Too high but has been adjusted to the correct hight (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone middle ball joint has a cut but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Too high but has been adjusted to the correct hight (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,701 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 82,927 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 80,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 80,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,240 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 72,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,185 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,085 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,769 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 50,769 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,017 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 33,952 miles

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

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)

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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YL03 HFR is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 YL03 HFR, 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 YL03 HFR registered?

YL03 HFR is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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