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R1 RCN

2003 BMW Z4

Maroon Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,908 mi
Last recorded34,908 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 RCN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 34,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 34,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 33,532 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 32,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,486 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,961 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,776 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,307 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,147 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 13,147 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 7,836 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 6,445 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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R1 RCN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Maroon with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R1 RCN, 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 R1 RCN registered?

R1 RCN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is R1 RCN safe to buy?

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