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AF53 WCZ

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

116,285 mi
Last recorded116,285 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WCZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,285 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 116,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 110,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 110,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 104,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 104,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,976 miles

Headlights are deteriorating.

Play in both front lower suspension arms.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 101,976 miles

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

Headlights are deteriorating.

Play in both front lower suspension arms.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and splitting at bottom (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,788 miles

Bonnet release mechanism is stiff in operation.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 20 Jan 2020 92,777 miles

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

Bonnet release mechanism is stiff in operation.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,137 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

plastic undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect the underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,774 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 61,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,811 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,688 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 18 Jan 2012 47,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 47,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,092 miles

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Fail 26 Jan 2011 39,092 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

engine light on

front tyres worn low on inside edges

s/r/s light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,273 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

O/S number plate lens broken

SRS light on

Fail 4 Sep 2010 37,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

Front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

N/S head lamp adjuster siezed and bumper damaged

O/S number plate lens broken

SRS light on

Fail 14 Aug 2009 32,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre getting low on inside

offside tyre getting low on inside

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,717 miles

near side front tyre getting low on inside

offside tyre getting low on inside

Fail 22 Sep 2007 23,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,218 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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AF53 WCZ is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AF53 WCZ, 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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AF53 WCZ is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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