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WJ53 RVV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,485 mi
Last recorded93,485 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 93,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 89,088 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,912 miles

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))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective H/Lamp Lens misty(water ingress) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Just below the spring platform (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in hub assembly(Investigation required) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH ! Damper shafts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,307 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre on wear bars worn edges

rear shock absorber shafts corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 80,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre on wear bars worn edges

rear shock absorber shafts corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,793 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 76,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,419 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 61,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,766 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

front wheel rims dented

nearside washer jet weak

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

rear shock absorber shafts corroded

rear wheelrims dented

Fail 19 Sep 2016 57,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front flexi brake pipes perished

front wheel rims dented

nearside washer jet weak

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

rear shock absorber shafts corroded

rear wheelrims dented

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,373 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,571 miles

front brake pads very low

headlight lenes damaged

offside front brake sticking

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,169 miles

nearside front wheel rim dented

Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel rim dented

tyre light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre worn inside edge

off side rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,061 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 34,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 May 2009 34,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 26,440 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,792 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,057 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 19,056 miles

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

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

All tyres have damage to outer side walls,offside front and nearside rear tyres bold on inner edges.(ATTENSION RECOMENDED)

Creaking noise from behind dash area when brake pedal depressed.

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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WJ53 RVV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ53 RVV, 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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WJ53 RVV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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