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YR53 DYJ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

102,620 mi
Last recorded102,620 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 DYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 102,620 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 97,095 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) heavily worn ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 97,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) heavily worn ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 90,560 miles

BONNET WONT OPEN

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,549 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 86,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,589 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 83,589 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,057 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2020 81,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE FLAT(RUN FLAT)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,883 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 81,880 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s 91 o/s 55 (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,717 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,443 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 81,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,789 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 469,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,410 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 24,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,224 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,976 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 9,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 7,661 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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YR53 DYJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 YR53 DYJ, 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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YR53 DYJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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