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GK53 KEU

2003 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

133,115 mi
Last recorded133,115 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 133,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 132,799 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 132,498 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Advise this is repaired/adjusted as necessary

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 132,053 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Advise parking brake is adjusted/repaired as necessary

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 130,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 130,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 128,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 128,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 127,289 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 124,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 120,510 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front number plate delaminating

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)

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 May 2015 114,967 miles

Inner rims distorted on both rear wheels

Rear brake pads low - dics worn

Fail 11 May 2015 114,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner rims distorted on both front wheels - Advise replacement

Inner rims distorted on both rear wheels

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake pads low - dics worn

Pass 12 May 2014 107,301 miles

Inner rims distorted on both front wheels

Movement in both front lower arm, rear bushes

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)

Rear brake pads low

Fail 12 May 2014 107,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Inner rims distorted on both front wheels

Movement in both front lower arm, rear bushes

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)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2013 99,782 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,695 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,236 miles

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 30 Jun 2011 85,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,724 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,296 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,265 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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GK53 KEU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GK53 KEU, 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 GK53 KEU registered?

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

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