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RV53 HVA

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,664 mi
Last recorded129,664 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 129,664 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 129,664 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,380 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,926 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,522 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 107,566 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 105,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 99,698 miles

Front brakes out of balance

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,043 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 95,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,010 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault The light illuminates when you press firmly on the brake (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Ball joint loose in the rubber socket (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Ball joint loose in the rubber socket (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 89,332 miles

Front wishbones,rear bushes worn

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,117 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,909 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,864 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre .......2-3mm

Pass 31 Dec 2008 54,639 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,357 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,002 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 8,420 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 HVA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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