2003 BMW Z4 2.2L Petrol · RA53 KHU
2003 BMW Z4 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 135,137 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA53 KHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 135,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA53 KHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW Z4 (RA53 KHU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RA53 KHU Mileage History
- 14/03/2024134,363 mi
- 15/03/2024134,390 mi+27 mi
- 21/03/2025134,595 mi+205 mi
- 23/03/2026135,135 mi+540 mi
- 25/03/2026135,137 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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