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YT53 CVH

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

145,883 mi
Last recorded145,883 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 CVH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general rear suspension arm corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor underbody corrosion at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 135,574 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2020 126,213 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 115,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 100,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel cap seal poor condition.

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall has a cut, cords not visible at time of test.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,059 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE!! (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside 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 22 Nov 2013 53,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 23,497 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 23,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,510 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,848 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2006 11,532 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 8,247 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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YT53 CVH is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YT53 CVH, 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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YT53 CVH is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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