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RV53 EZT

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,968 mi
Last recorded183,968 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 EZT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 183,968 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wipers not parking correctly but not in drivers view

Fail 22 Sep 2016 183,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wipers not parking correctly but not in drivers view

Pass 21 Sep 2015 167,558 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 152,329 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 152,329 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front hydro mounts very soft.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Slight perishing to both front flexy brake hoses.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 133,269 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 133,254 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 114,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,303 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW....edge wear on front tyres....light corrosion around rear brake pipes....

Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,461 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)

screen damaged in zone B

Fail 25 Sep 2009 60,461 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

front discs in poor condition

screen damaged in zone B

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,517 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 43,515 miles

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

light corrosion/lip on front brake discs

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,856 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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RV53 EZT is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV53 EZT, 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 RV53 EZT registered?

RV53 EZT is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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