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RX53 KKP

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,084 mi
Last recorded142,084 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 KKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 142,084 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 142,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 133,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipes to and from rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 133,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipes to and from rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 127,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 122,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 122,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2019 115,660 miles

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

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

Offside headlight washer inop

Pass 10 Dec 2018 97,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 97,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BRAKE REACTION BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 80,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,732 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,296 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 61,066 miles

front + rear discs corroded .

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,121 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,265 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 36,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,249 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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RX53 KKP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX53 KKP, 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 RX53 KKP registered?

RX53 KKP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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