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RA53 NXG

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 NXG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 126,430 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2025 126,193 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 125,714 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 125,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 124,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,609 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 107,760 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 107,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,133 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,934 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,193 miles

Front tyres worn on sholders

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

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

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

Offside rear inner CV boot deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,697 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,744 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,671 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,956 miles

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

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

rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,160 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 65,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,849 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,054 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NXG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NXG, 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 NXG registered?

RA53 NXG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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