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SV53 GAU

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,845 mi
Last recorded69,845 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,845 miles

near side rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 18 Oct 2024 67,799 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 67,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,660 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 60,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,022 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 56,679 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 56,678 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel as a result of leak (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,115 miles

CORROSION GENERAL MISC COMPONENTS INC BRAKE PIPES-SUSPENSION ETC.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off-side front tyre wearing heavily on edges of tread.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,427 miles

centre high level brake lamp inop

slight corrosion to all brake discs

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,195 miles

centre stop light inop.

rear section of front to rear brake pipes corroded.

slight wear to both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,863 miles

centre stoplamp inop

engine cooling fan inop

rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight wear both front suspension arm rear bushes

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 22 Jul 2013 44,863 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre stoplamp inop

engine over heated during test

rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight wear both front suspension arm rear bushes

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

just enough lightoutput from high level stop lamp

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 34,789 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs have some corrosion

rear top coil spring mount rubbers not seated correctly

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,108 miles

front brake discs have some corrosion

rear top coil spring mount rubbers not seated correctly

Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,127 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 30 Jan 2007 25,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 22,288 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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SV53 GAU is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 SV53 GAU, 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 SV53 GAU registered?

SV53 GAU is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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