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RN53 JXL

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

128,052 mi
Last recorded128,052 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 JXL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 128,052 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 124,286 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,445 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 117,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2023 117,376 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,457 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,206 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,203 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 101,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,486 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,255 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,302 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 81,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,232 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 72,232 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 62,845 miles

windscreen light scratching in zone A

Fail 16 May 2015 62,845 miles

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

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

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

windscreen light scratching in zone A

Pass 14 May 2014 49,794 miles

both rear brake discs, rusty on edges

rear brake pads, look low?

some play in o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush, may require attention soon.

wear lip both front brake discs

Fail 14 May 2014 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs, rusty on edges

rear brake pads, look low?

some play in both front lower suspension arm inner bushes,

wear lip both front brake discs

Pass 17 May 2013 35,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,072 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 30,072 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,828 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 25,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,641 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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RN53 JXL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 RN53 JXL, 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 RN53 JXL registered?

RN53 JXL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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