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GD03 XLE

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,684 mi
Last recorded84,684 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 XLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 84,684 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 81,550 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,183 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 80,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,784 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 77,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,766 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,917 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,070 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play in rear bush

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play in rear bush

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and has a nail

Nearside rear tyre has 2 nails

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,808 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside rear and nearside front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,821 miles

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Fail 12 Jun 2013 55,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,454 miles

Outer right bulb of 3rd brake light inop

Wipers starting to smear during operation

Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,454 miles

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

Outer right bulb of 3rd brake light inop

Wipers starting to smear during operation

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,291 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 50,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,520 miles

offside front tyre worn BADLY on inner edge tread depth apears not to be cut as deep

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,054 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner edge wearing off.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,805 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 31,805 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,594 miles

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

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

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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GD03 XLE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GD03 XLE, 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 GD03 XLE registered?

GD03 XLE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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