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GK53 HZN

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,873 mi
Last recorded108,873 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 HZN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 108,633 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 106,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 102,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 99,675 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,894 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 93,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 93,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,427 miles

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 2012 77,839 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,532 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 74,532 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,947 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 66,947 miles

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

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 12 Jun 2009 58,680 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,652 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 48,652 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,844 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 38,844 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 38,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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GK53 HZN is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GK53 HZN, 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 GK53 HZN registered?

GK53 HZN is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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