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YO53 UTL

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,138 mi
Last recorded50,138 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UTL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 50,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 49,427 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 49,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,092 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,144 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 48,144 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,873 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,119 miles

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)

nearsiderear tyre scrubbing oninner edge very close to sords

Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,188 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,709 miles

Near side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Off side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,815 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

front discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges scrubbing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,045 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 13,045 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YO53 UTL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YO53 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YO53 UTL registered?

YO53 UTL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YO53 UTL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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