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GJ53 PDX

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,010 mi
Last recorded85,010 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 PDX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 85,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens faded - sun damage

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens faded - sun damage

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 80,619 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 79,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,914 miles

Brake pipes under cover on underside of vehicle making them not visible to inspect.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,470 miles

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park/hand brake no reserve travel or lock up needs adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,825 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,993 miles

fuel cap sealing washer perishing

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

plastic covers covering some items

Fail 13 Oct 2016 66,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/rf17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/rf17 (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish 225/45/rf17

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

plastic covers covering some items

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,274 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

nearside rear tyre right on 1.6mm and raised tread pattern worn smooth 225/45/rf17

Pass 1 Nov 2014 62,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 59,294 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 55,436 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 52,082 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 49,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,339 miles

front and rear no plates in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,850 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,094 miles

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

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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GJ53 PDX is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ53 PDX, 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 GJ53 PDX registered?

GJ53 PDX is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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