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VU17 RNX

2017 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,881 mi
Last recorded63,881 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW Z429,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 RNX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2025 63,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2025 63,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 45,797 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 45,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2022 40,073 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 33,385 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 33,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 29,010 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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VU17 RNX is a 2017 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,790 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 VU17 RNX, 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 9 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU17 RNX registered?

VU17 RNX is a 2017 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is VU17 RNX safe to buy?

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