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RK53 NDV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 132,476 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 132,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,105 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 132,102 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 130,412 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 130,355 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both off side tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 129,929 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges - recomend tracking checked

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

Rear drive shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2013 129,929 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edges - recomend tracking checked

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

Rear drive shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 124,288 miles

Both electric windows not working

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

OS Headlamp electric height adjustment not working

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 124,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both electric windows not working

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

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

OS Headlamp electric height adjustment not working

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,157 miles

Front discs badly worn

Gear box pinion seal leaking oil

N/S Window regulator cables damaged reqs regulator assy

O/S & N/S Drive shaft seals leaking on differential

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

Reqs brake fluid changed

Fail 7 Jun 2011 106,153 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front discs badly worn

Gear box pinion seal leaking oil

N/S Window regulator cables damaged reqs regulator assy

O/S & N/S Drive shaft seals leaking on differential

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Reqs brake fluid changed

Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,821 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

O/S DIP BEAM PATTERN POOR

Fail 17 Jun 2010 88,821 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

O/S DIP BEAM PATTERN POOR

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,668 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 31,397 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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RK53 NDV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK53 NDV, 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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RK53 NDV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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