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RE53 JJZ

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,180 mi
Last recorded122,180 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 JJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 122,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,236 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 108,109 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 107,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear where visible. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal pivot has slight play

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seatbelt requires assistance in order to retract fully.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle identification number / chassis number not visible in windscreen where fitted originally.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 107,905 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear where visible. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal pivot has slight play

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seatbelt requires assistance in order to retract fully.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle identification number / chassis number not visible in windscreen where fitted originally.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 106,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2017 99,334 miles

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2017 99,333 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal becoming perished

Pass 29 Dec 2014 91,556 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,409 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 86,409 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,266 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,231 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 69,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,455 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,328 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 63,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 51,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,588 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear limit

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 JJZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JJZ, 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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RE53 JJZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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