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RG53 GMV

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 123,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 123,187 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,382 miles

Central centre stop light cracked

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 225 45 17

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 225 45 17

Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,430 miles

centre brake light lens is broken

Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 100,463 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge (225/45R17)

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 85,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 84,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,014 miles

Centre rear brake light faulty.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,014 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre rear brake light faulty.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,267 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 GMV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RG53 GMV, 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 GMV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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