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GIL 8857

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,238 mi
Last recorded61,238 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8857
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on under side of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 59,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,257 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,426 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,225 miles

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

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

tcs light on dashboard

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,049 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,568 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,419 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,971 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,075 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GIL 8857 is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GIL 8857, 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 GIL 8857 registered?

GIL 8857 is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is GIL 8857 safe to buy?

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