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YS53 ZYX

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,546 mi
Last recorded120,546 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 ZYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,546 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 120,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 118,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Knock/Noise detected in steering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 115,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Knock/Noise detected in steering

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Smell of fuel at rear of vehicle but unable to find a leak

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,915 miles

Drivers door stiff to open from outside

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Drivers door stiff to open from outside

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 97,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 93,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,008 miles

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

Nearside condensation in headlamp

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 80,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn low

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,893 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Sep 2014 72,813 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 Sep 2013 65,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,566 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,606 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 49,076 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 14,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 8,633 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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YS53 ZYX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

YS53 ZYX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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