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RE53 FCZ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,431 mi
Last recorded97,431 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FCZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 97,431 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 96,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 96,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2024 94,917 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 90,943 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 87,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,697 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,697 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 24 Jan 2020 83,507 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 83,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,497 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 75,497 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,166 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,741 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 53,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 3 Sep 2012 43,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,315 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,946 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge also small cuts in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,743 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 36,782 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 36,782 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,723 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 33,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,319 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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RE53 FCZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE53 FCZ, 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 RE53 FCZ registered?

RE53 FCZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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