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YS53 OZP

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 OZP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 127,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 127,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2018 124,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front hub units are slightly corroded

rear suspension axle and its components are slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 123,492 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 123,491 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,176 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 120,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 106,900 miles

N/S wiper action poor

N?S?F tyre on limit

Fail 25 Jun 2014 106,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N?S?F tyre on limit

N/S wiper action poor

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,542 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 95,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,569 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 80,566 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,036 miles

chip in wimdscreen less than 40mm out side "A" ZONE

Fail 14 Jul 2011 68,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

chip in wimdscreen less than 40mm out side "A" ZONE

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,958 miles

Screen damaged / tyres 80+% worn?

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,335 miles

Screen damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,489 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 49,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,134 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 38,039 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YS53 OZP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YS53 OZP, 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 YS53 OZP registered?

YS53 OZP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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