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RE53 HNM

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 HNM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 78,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,474 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 68,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pad crumbling (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,011 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 58,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,432 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 56,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Fail 8 Aug 2020 56,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall starting to split 225/40 x 18 92 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 54,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall starting to split 225/40 x 18 92 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,575 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 50,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 45,655 miles

Engine cover and under tray impeding inspection of certain components.

Fail 16 Jul 2016 45,655 miles

Engine cover and under tray impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,325 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 41,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,999 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,264 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,256 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,721 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,551 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 HNM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HNM, 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 HNM registered?

RE53 HNM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is RE53 HNM safe to buy?

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