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RV53 JYX

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,199 mi
Last recorded56,199 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 56,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 56,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 55,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45/17 RF Parelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45/17 91w Pirelli 91w RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 55,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45/17 RF Parelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45/17 91w Pirelli 91w RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 55,437 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 54,691 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 May 2022 54,439 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 21 May 2021 53,865 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 53,865 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device seal slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 53,387 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper starting to smear screen

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 May 2019 52,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 48,279 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2017 42,087 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,351 miles

INNER REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,870 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,475 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,369 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 21 Apr 2009 29,740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,786 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 26,786 miles

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

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,558 miles

rear tyres inner edges

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 JYX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

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

Is RV53 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 JYX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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