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YU03 CFL

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,956 mi
Last recorded103,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 CFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 103,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,808 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 103,805 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,805 miles

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

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety clutch (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,548 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 99,548 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,486 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 95,484 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,069 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,069 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 67,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,822 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,799 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 45,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,949 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/s headlamp unit is loose but secure and not affecting aim.

Wipers are starting to smear screen.

Fail 2 Aug 2006 37,949 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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/s headlamp unit is loose but secure and not affecting aim.

Wiper blades are starting to smear screen.

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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YU03 CFL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YU03 CFL, 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 YU03 CFL registered?

YU03 CFL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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