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RV53 HMZ

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,392 mi
Last recorded106,392 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 HMZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 106,392 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 105,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 105,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 105,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 104,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 104,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Caliper retaining clip missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,543 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 104,051 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 103,572 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 May 2017 103,040 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2016 102,757 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 102,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 101,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 101,162 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,594 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 99,594 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,877 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise o/s/f tyre slightly deflated

Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,224 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,547 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2008 65,547 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 51,103 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,096 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 HMZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

RV53 HMZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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