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RN53 PVK

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,368 mi
Last recorded155,368 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 155,368 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 152,574 miles

both rear tyres at 1.6 mm

nsf tyre just legal

small oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2019 148,750 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 148,747 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 143,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 137,579 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front no plate cracked

Nearside headlamp condensated

Oil leak ()

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate

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

headlamp patterns just visible

Fail 12 Apr 2017 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Front no plate cracked

Nearside headlamp condensated

Oil leak ()

Rear no plate starting to deteriorate

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

engine management lamp on

headlamp patterns just visible

Pass 19 Apr 2016 129,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,901 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,310 miles

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

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

slight body damage

small chips on windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2013 116,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

slight body damage

small chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,485 miles

slight body damage

small chips on windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2012 111,485 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight body damage

small chips on windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2011 102,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,092 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

front brake discs worn

n/s headlamp output poor

Fail 28 Oct 2010 97,092 miles

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

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

front brake discs worn

n/s headlamp output poor

Pass 2 Nov 2009 78,286 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear shock absorber top mounts starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Oct 2008 68,196 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,364 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 57,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,712 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit,outer section.

Fail 22 Dec 2006 44,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 PVK 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 68.2%.

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 PVK, 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 PVK is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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