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RN53 LKL

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 90,131 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 89,743 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 89,733 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) fault in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened minimal clearance between tyre and modified suspension (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened minimal clearance between tyre and modified suspension (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,702 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 89,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 88,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,244 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

osf heaplamp misting but still good pattern

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2014 63,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,403 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 57,403 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,540 miles

NSF Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges/ OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

NSR tyre close to wear bar

OS Rear tyre close to limit (2mm)

Slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 15 Aug 2012 50,391 miles

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

NSF Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges/ OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

NSR tyre close to wear bar

OS Rear tyre close to limit (2mm)

Slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,642 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,996 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,208 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 LKL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LKL, 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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RN53 LKL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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