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G16 PDM

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,788 mi
Last recorded97,788 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 PDM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 97,788 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,539 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 87,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,012 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,666 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 58,818 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,939 miles

Rear tyres showing signs off age cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 45,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyres showing signs off age cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,622 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 44,622 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,036 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 43,036 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,536 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 38,977 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,467 miles

advice front pads worn 80-85%

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,752 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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G16 PDM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G16 PDM, 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 G16 PDM registered?

G16 PDM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is G16 PDM safe to buy?

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