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YY03 ZYW

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,869 mi
Last recorded141,869 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 141,869 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 141,569 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Pass 6 Nov 2017 130,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil level low

windscreen damage

Fail 3 Nov 2017 130,819 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil level low

windscreen damage

Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,030 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,642 miles

Front tyres warn inner edges

tpm indicating a fault

Fail 27 Aug 2015 108,642 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres warn inner edges

tpm indicating a fault

Pass 1 Sep 2014 96,402 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses starting to split

both front wiper blades split

slight movement from both front lower arm bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2013 89,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2011 78,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear brake discs corroding slightly

wipers smeary

Pass 19 May 2010 63,500 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 42,624 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,485 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,363 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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YY03 ZYW is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YY03 ZYW, 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 YY03 ZYW registered?

YY03 ZYW is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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