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RN53 LNO

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,338 mi
Last recorded97,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,338 miles

boot full

Pass 30 Jun 2025 96,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 95,583 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer forward mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler cap seal is perished/cracked.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 92,548 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,585 miles

Small chips in Windscreen.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 90,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Small chips in Windscreen.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small chips in windscreen.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 85,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal is perished

under-trays fitted and obstructing the view of some under side components

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,102 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,086 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 65,086 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,572 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,089 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 50,089 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,554 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,453 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 LNO is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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