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YL03 HLG

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,453 mi
Last recorded106,453 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 HLG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 104,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe and suspension components have age related corrosion and deterioration.

Windscreen chip

Fail 1 Apr 2025 104,747 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe and suspension components have age related corrosion and deterioration.

Windscreen chip

Pass 23 Apr 2024 100,089 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,214 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2023 99,214 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2022 97,972 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 97,972 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,647 miles

offside front arb link gaiter slightly split

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2020 94,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

offside front arb link gaiter slightly split

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,289 miles

alternator belt perished

headlights slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,791 miles

Headlights deteriorated

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Front inner pads worn thin

Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Front inner pads worn thin

Headlights deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,683 miles

Alternator belt perished

Alternator belt perishrd

Front and rear inner pads appear to be worn thin

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,996 miles

engine oil on minimum level

front wipers smear

offside front seat belt frayed

suspension bushes perished and worn

Fail 8 Oct 2015 64,996 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

engine oil on minimum level

front wipers smear

offside front seat belt frayed

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

some wear front and rear brake discs

Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,185 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

some wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

some wear front brake discs

Fail 13 Sep 2013 54,711 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal perishing

some wear front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all alloy wheels corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,369 miles

offside front and offside rear wheels slightly buckled

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2011 47,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front and offside rear wheels slightly buckled

petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,964 miles

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,873 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,323 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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YL03 HLG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 HLG, 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 HLG registered?

YL03 HLG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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