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GF53 JNX

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,972 mi
Last recorded51,972 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 JNX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,972 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 48,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 47,072 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 42,089 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,640 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 41,640 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,152 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,388 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 40,368 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,495 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 37,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

passenger seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,055 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 36,043 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has some sidewall damage ,but no chords exposed

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,615 miles

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

both rear tyres diffrent size too the front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,505 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 29,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,685 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 17,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 17,365 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,148 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 12,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,713 miles

advise front wiper blades starting to smear screen

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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GF53 JNX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF53 JNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF53 JNX registered?

GF53 JNX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GF53 JNX safe to buy?

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