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RF53 UUB

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,760 mi
Last recorded147,760 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 147,760 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 135,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 135,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened cut in it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear subframe

oil level on min

rattle from exhaust clamp front

rear pads low

slight corrosion on discs

Fail 4 Mar 2024 127,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened cut in it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on rear subframe

oil level on min

rattle from exhaust clamp front

rear pads low

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,401 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 125,154 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 103,602 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,058 miles

N/S & O/S front brake hose's slight deteration

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 101,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S & O/S front brake hose's slight deteration

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 99,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,022 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,062 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,536 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 15,745 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 UUB is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UUB, 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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RF53 UUB is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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