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RF53 GUA

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,874 mi
Last recorded122,874 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GUA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 122,874 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 122,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 121,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 118,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 117,163 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 25 May 2022 116,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 116,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 115,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 115,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings insecure fallen to shocker bottom (5.3.2 (b))

front to center exhaust flange nuts corroded away

Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,213 miles

both front coil springs showing surface corrosion

front brake discs surfaces showing wear

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe front rear showing corrosion

Offside Rear tyre app limit

rear sub-frame and components showing corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,045 miles

Front both headlamps showing deterioration to lens

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Rear both brake disc surfaces showing corrosion to faces

Pass 24 Aug 2016 108,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,480 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,138 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,406 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,602 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 28,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 23,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,298 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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RF53 GUA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RF53 GUA, 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 RF53 GUA registered?

RF53 GUA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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