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RJ53 EEH

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,560 mi
Last recorded117,560 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 EEH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 117,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,376 miles

Central Oil leak GEARBOX ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,400 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,536 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 71,927 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 71,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 68,380 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 63,928 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,989 miles

nearside front wheel arch liner protective access cover missing

Fail 4 Nov 2009 58,989 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel arch liner protective access cover missing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,105 miles

Rear pads approx 90% worn

Fail 10 Nov 2008 52,105 miles

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

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

Rear pads approx 90% worn

Pass 3 Nov 2007 45,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,502 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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RJ53 EEH is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RJ53 EEH, 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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RJ53 EEH is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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