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2003 BMW Z4
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- Registration GD53GAV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model Z4
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 01 Apr 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,211 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- o/s/f back plate insecure
- over sills fitted
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- over sills fitted
- o/s/f back plate insecure
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,898 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
22 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,896 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,909 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,442 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022 25 Jun 20269 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 101,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,815 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,405 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,870 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2019 25 Jun 20261 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,998 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake poor
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,480 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2017 25 Jun 202619 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,242 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2016 25 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,952 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2015 25 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,060 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,219 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,359 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
7 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,760 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2011 25 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,356 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,889 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2009 25 Jun 202610 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
12 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,373 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2008 25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD53GAV was registered on 2003-12-19
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