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RY53 VMX

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,185 mi
Last recorded11,185 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 VMX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 11,185 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 11,185 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 10,975 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Several small stonechips in windscreen

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,654 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 10,654 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 10,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 9,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 8,975 miles

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,370 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 7,107 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 5,899 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 5,899 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 5,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 4,474 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 VMX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RY53 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

RY53 VMX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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