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YL03 YXG

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,942 mi
Last recorded123,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 YXG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 123,942 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 121,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,972 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 111,972 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working near side plate light (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,414 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 104,414 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,875 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 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 22 Aug 2013 86,498 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,017 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 70,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,406 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edge

front inner brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 13 Aug 2010 63,406 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edge

front inner brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,042 miles

run flat tyres on n/s/r o/sr not run flat rear

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,526 miles

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2008 50,496 miles

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

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

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,096 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 25,221 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 YXG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

YL03 YXG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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