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RG53 EHT

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

203,163 mi
Last recorded203,163 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 EHT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 203,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 192,110 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 183,861 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 177,282 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 167,777 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 167,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 158,650 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 158,350 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 150,124 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 150,123 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 134,637 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 134,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 125,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,973 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 117,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 106,477 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,331 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 95,311 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 85,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,723 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,679 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 58,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,180 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,179 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,686 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 7,068 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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RG53 EHT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RG53 EHT, 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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RG53 EHT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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