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RF53 OBU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 109,406 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,648 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 107,647 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,395 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 104,274 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 104,274 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,968 miles

LOWER ENGINE COVER & FRONT BUMPER GRILLE NOT SECURE

Nearside Front JACKING PAD MISSING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

LOWER ENGINE COVER & FRONT BUMPER GRILLE NOT SECURE

Nearside Front JACKING PAD MISSING

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,660 miles

n/s/front jacking pad missing

slight cuts on n/s/front & n/s/rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,309 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,922 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,161 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 60,706 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 39,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

inner wheel arch trims not fully secured

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,999 miles

inner wheel arch trims not fully secured

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,150 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 OBU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF53 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

RF53 OBU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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