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RA53 VSP

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,429 mi
Last recorded80,429 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,429 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 68,999 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,186 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 28,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,486 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2007 9,874 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 671 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 VSP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

RA53 VSP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is RA53 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 VSP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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