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RN53 WEJ

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,652 mi
Last recorded106,652 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 106,652 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 106,652 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 106,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 105,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,108 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,435 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 25 Jul 2016 95,144 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 95,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,996 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

extensive undertrays fitted unable to carry out full underside inspections

nearside rear tyre inner edge distorted

offside and nearside headlamp patterns vague and light output slightly reduced

Fail 25 Jun 2015 90,946 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

extensive undertrays fitted unable to carry out full underside inspections

nearside rear tyre inner edge distorted

offside and nearside headlamp patterns vague and light output slightly reduced

Fail 24 Apr 2014 90,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,045 miles

Bonnet does not open with internal handle

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

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet does not open with internal handle

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

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,429 miles

air bag warning lamp lit

Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

air bag warning lamp lit

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,659 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,658 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,065 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 75,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,236 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 64,234 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,909 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 38,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 WEJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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