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RY53 KWZ

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

132,212 mi
Last recorded132,212 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 KWZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,212 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2022 132,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 130,655 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 130,655 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 125,529 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 125,529 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,265 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,744 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also bald on inner shoulder, (about to blister) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 103,329 miles

Offside Front tyre bold from the inner

Fail 22 Dec 2017 103,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre bold from the inner

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,910 miles

Nearside Front (anti roll bar drop link) contaminated with fluid from leaking shock

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 13 Dec 2016 99,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front (anti roll bar drop link) contaminated with fluid from leaking shock

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

Rear differential unit seals show signs of leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner tread

Rear differential unit seals show signs of leak

offside and nearside front wiper blades are smearing on screen

Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer slight deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,856 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 74,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,276 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2010 61,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o.s.f. tyre wearing bold inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,697 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 53,520 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 53,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,067 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 42,060 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,262 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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RY53 KWZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RY53 KWZ, 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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RY53 KWZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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