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GK53 OJM

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,544 mi
Last recorded53,544 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 OJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 53,544 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 50,917 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 50,917 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,922 miles

Fuel cap seal is age cracked/perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 47,518 miles

both rear tyres and valves cracked

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 4 May 2017 47,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2017 47,125 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2016 46,502 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit on o/side rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 46,502 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit on o/side rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,041 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 44,032 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,108 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outter sills have covers on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 28,226 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outter sills have covers on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,638 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 25,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag warning light on.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 19,009 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,084 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has cracks on inner wall

Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,469 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,383 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 11,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 OJM is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

GK53 OJM is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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