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SD53 FMG

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,824 mi
Last recorded26,824 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 26,824 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe pitted and corroded at rear

advise offside rear tyre split on outer tread

Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 21,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 18,915 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 16,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 15,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 14,802 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,387 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 14,387 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 14,208 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,963 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,544 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 8,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 7,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,475 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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SD53 FMG is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SD53 FMG, 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 SD53 FMG registered?

SD53 FMG is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is SD53 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 FMG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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