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RA53 LCY

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,742 mi
Last recorded124,742 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LCY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 124,742 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 122,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 121,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 117,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 27 Feb 2019 113,368 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 107,032 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,699 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 77,543 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,277 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 46,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,775 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 28,565 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge almost bold.

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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RA53 LCY is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RA53 LCY, 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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RA53 LCY is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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