2003 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · YJ02 JAY
2003 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 79,931 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ02 JAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 79,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ02 JAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW Z4 (YJ02 JAY) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
YJ02 JAY Mileage History
- 12/07/202372,355 mi
- 23/08/202473,320 mi+965 mi
- 06/02/202577,227 mi+3,907 mi
- 29/01/202679,931 mi+2,704 mi
- 30/01/202679,931 mi
Average of roughly 2,966 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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