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SV53 GHA

2003 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,857 mi
Last recorded105,857 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GHA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 105,857 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 105,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower underbody corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both advise wheels off for full insp (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,195 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing check after balljoint replacement

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both advise wheels off for full insp of bottom of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 101,195 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing check after balljoint replacement

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both advise wheels off for full insp of bottom of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,659 miles

Lower underbody corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and advise insp (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake insp

eml light on

Fail 1 Nov 2023 92,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower underbody corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and advise insp (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake insp

eml light on

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,321 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 86,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,718 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 69,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,968 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,666 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,666 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,277 miles

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,277 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,234 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 48,221 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 48,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,975 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 30,932 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,990 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 21,195 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 15,227 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 15,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GHA is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV53 GHA, 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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SV53 GHA is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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