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RS52 ALE

2017 BMW Z4

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,000 mi
Last recorded46,000 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW Z429,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS52 ALE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 46,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 57,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 43,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 51,113 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 49,151 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,035 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 45,022 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 36,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 22,942 miles

Both front tyre`s worn on edges 245/40/19

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,452 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,245 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 20 Mar 2014 13,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,291 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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RS52 ALE is a 2017 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2017 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,790 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 RS52 ALE, 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 9 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RS52 ALE registered?

RS52 ALE is a 2017 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is RS52 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS52 ALE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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