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RV53 KEJ

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,534 mi
Last recorded40,534 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 KEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 40,534 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 39,935 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 38,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 37,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 36,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,092 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,041 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 31,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tighten clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 30,560 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 30,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread area seperating from side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,813 miles

N/S/R tyre has split but not deep enough to reach cord

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,117 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 27,117 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,118 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges with small cut in tread pattern of n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,880 miles

small cut n/s rear tyre inner edge

stonechips front screen

Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,853 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 15,853 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 8,488 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 KEJ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

RV53 KEJ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RV53 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 KEJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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