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YU03 XSM

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,673 mi
Last recorded111,673 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 XSM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,673 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 205 x 50 x 17 BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip offside (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights slightly opaque

minor oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,106 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,960 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints very slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,886 miles

slight oil leak on engine dropping onto manifold

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,129 miles

under trays fitted so not all components checked

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,945 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 88,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,966 miles

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,941 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 70,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,064 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges close to limit

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,179 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,307 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,529 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 49,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,841 miles

Engine undertray damaged

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 20 Jul 2007 26,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 20,542 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 20,531 miles

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

rear tyres worn down to 3mm

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 XSM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YU03 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

YU03 XSM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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