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RN53 LRF

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,534 mi
Last recorded55,534 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LRF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,534 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 55,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 54,719 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 54,706 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,437 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 52,068 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 50,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,123 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 47,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,555 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,372 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 39,372 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,884 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 37,883 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 35,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 35,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 33,299 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 31,513 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,122 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,356 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,302 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 LRF is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

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

Is RN53 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 LRF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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