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GJ53 ZFP

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,144 mi
Last recorded126,144 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 126,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 126,050 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside front and offside front headlamp beam pattern kick up incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear brake discs braking surfaces corroded from outer edge areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 121,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2025 121,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2024 117,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rusty exhaust studs/nuts.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 110,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust fixings in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2022 110,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust fixings in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2021 105,247 miles

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

Exhaust manifold studs/nuts in poor condition

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,929 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,420 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,038 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fittings corroding

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,530 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,170 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 54,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,626 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

signs of damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,384 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Aug 2007 28,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 20,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 20,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZFP is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 GJ53 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

GJ53 ZFP is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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