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RJ53 HDZ

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,777 mi
Last recorded102,777 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 HDZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 102,777 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 25 Aug 2015 102,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front tyres outer walls scuffed

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/Rear tyre outer wall scuffed

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 100,833 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,696 miles

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

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,967 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,747 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 83,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,267 miles

Bonnet does not release

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,189 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 HDZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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