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RJ53 ZZV

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,737 mi
Last recorded29,737 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 ZZV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 29,737 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 29,713 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 27,508 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 27,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 26,427 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 26,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 26,408 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake vacuum hose collapsed slightly but function not impaired

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,122 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 26,103 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 26,094 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,883 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf tyre perrishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,543 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,431 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 23,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on rear brake discs.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracking in front tyre treads

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,691 miles

Corrosion on both front brake discs outer surfaces.

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Cracks in both front tyre tread pattern.

Creaking from steering when turning lock to lock.

General corrosion on brake calipers and suspension parts.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 21,686 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Corrosion on both front brake discs outer surfaces.

Corrosion on both rear brake discs.

Cracks in both front tyre tread pattern.

Creaking from steering when turning lock to lock.

General corrosion on brake calipers and suspension parts.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,644 miles

slight corrosion in all four brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,515 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

loud groneing noise front steering when sheering wheel turned

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 ZZV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 RJ53 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

RJ53 ZZV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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