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RY53 UJC

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,477 mi
Last recorded142,477 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UJC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 142,477 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 132,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 132,075 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,438 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,372 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 130,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe & across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 124,961 miles

Exhaust mounting defective manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 120,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,632 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges, but not excessively weakened

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded on edges, but not excessively weakened

items hanging from center rear view mirror

Fail 7 Sep 2016 114,592 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs corroded on edges, but not excessively weakened

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded on edges, but not excessively weakened

items hanging from center rear view mirror

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,683 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

run flats fitted at front, non-run flats fitted at rear.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 106,805 miles

ADVISE, offside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, rear brake discs corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,888 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,888 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 93,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 84,309 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 84,232 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,341 miles

front light lenses misted up

n/s front inner wheel rim bent

n/s rear inner wheel rim bent

o/s rear outer wheel rim bent

Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front light lenses misted up

n/s front inner wheel rim bent

n/s rear inner wheel rim bent

o/s rear outer wheel rim bent

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,275 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,358 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low & disc rusty

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,048 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 UJC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RY53 UJC, 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 RY53 UJC registered?

RY53 UJC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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