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RN53 LFT

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,873 mi
Last recorded95,873 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LFT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,873 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 95,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 91,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 83,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,632 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 71,265 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 69,223 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,234 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,580 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 47,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,741 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 26,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 22,776 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 22,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 19,809 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 19,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,001 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 15,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LFT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN53 LFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN53 LFT registered?

RN53 LFT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is RN53 LFT safe to buy?

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