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RV53 FDJ

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,642 mi
Last recorded52,642 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 FDJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 52,642 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 52,209 miles

Covers and trays fitted

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,040 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 50,412 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,517 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,192 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2020 49,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 48,284 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2019 48,284 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,493 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,584 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,287 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,421 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,638 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,489 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,864 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge & getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,709 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,705 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,048 miles

front pads appear low

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,831 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 FDJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 RV53 FDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 FDJ registered?

RV53 FDJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RV53 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 FDJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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