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GF53 YZC

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,679 mi
Last recorded147,679 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 147,679 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 147,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn heavy on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 142,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 142,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 140,797 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 137,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn under 3mm

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

under body panels fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2022 137,885 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn under 3mm

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

under body panels fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 134,081 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 128,884 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 110,268 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 8 May 2019 110,268 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back up bulb light on

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 22 May 2018 96,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,391 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

upper stoplamp lens broken.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 89,622 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

upper stoplamp lens broken.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

inner rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 73,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,906 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,833 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 35,833 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 28,352 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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GF53 YZC is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YZC, 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 GF53 YZC registered?

GF53 YZC is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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