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RA53 LYD

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2014 83,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,351 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 80,851 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,222 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,760 miles

slight corrosion on the inside edges of the front brake discs

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,645 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,975 miles

slight wear on n/s/f inner edge of tyre tread

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 LYD is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA53 LYD registered?

RA53 LYD is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is RA53 LYD safe to buy?

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