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RA53 LYP

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LYP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,679 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 82,406 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 82,403 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,242 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 76,280 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 74,831 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 70,841 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,828 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,251 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished and worn uneven also has nail.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,598 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 56,598 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,663 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,622 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,679 miles

o/s front tyre - small splits on inner wall

Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,329 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,478 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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RA53 LYP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

RA53 LYP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is RA53 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 LYP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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