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GJ53 VLL

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,081 mi
Last recorded113,081 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VLL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 113,081 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,569 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,371 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edges

all rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,453 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,749 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,140 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 86,872 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (shallow tread classed as sidewall)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 86,711 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (shallow tread classed as sidewall)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,077 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 57,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,093 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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GJ53 VLL is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ53 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

GJ53 VLL is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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