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RJ53 NJV

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,216 mi
Last recorded53,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 53,216 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 51,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,341 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 32,329 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 32,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Has A Cut On Sidewall But No Cords Exposed

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,799 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 20,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,145 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,733 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 15,458 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 NJV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJ53 NJV, 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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What year was RJ53 NJV registered?

RJ53 NJV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is RJ53 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 NJV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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