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A13 RFJ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,871 mi
Last recorded80,871 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 RFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,871 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 79,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2023 60,833 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 50,413 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 50,404 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 49,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,654 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,123 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 49,123 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 45,659 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,279 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,279 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 41,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 41,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,541 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 40,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,393 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 39,391 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

nearside rear 2nd position lamp not working.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,986 miles

N/S/F tyre slight y worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,135 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,485 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 29,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,914 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,502 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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A13 RFJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A13 RFJ, 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 A13 RFJ registered?

A13 RFJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is A13 RFJ safe to buy?

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