2003 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · RJ53 PZA
2003 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 115,840 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ53 PZA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 115,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ53 PZA 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 (RJ53 PZA) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RJ53 PZA Mileage History
- 23/11/2021112,602 mi
- 12/01/2023113,638 mi+1,036 mi
- 14/02/2024115,063 mi+1,425 mi
- 04/03/2024115,138 mi+75 mi
- 11/07/2025115,840 mi+702 mi
Average of roughly 892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E85/E86)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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