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RA53 OXL

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,570 mi
Last recorded116,570 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 OXL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 116,570 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 116,212 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 115,748 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 115,720 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in ram on shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,784 miles

underside sill and engine covers fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very slight through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 100,197 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,412 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 84,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 80,593 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,959 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,893 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 67,842 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 63,698 miles

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

both wiper blades rubber hard and juddering on screen

Fail 7 May 2008 63,698 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both wiper blades rubber hard and juddering on screen

Pass 3 May 2007 59,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,887 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 OXL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OXL, 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 RA53 OXL registered?

RA53 OXL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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