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AJ53 WAE

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,566 mi
Last recorded156,566 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 156,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to steering and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Fail 13 Dec 2025 156,566 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to steering and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 9 Dec 2024 150,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sections of front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 143,902 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 143,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 137,263 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 130,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded both

Fail 13 Dec 2021 130,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake insecure Brake disc dust shield (1.1.21 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded both

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 112,439 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,989 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2017 96,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,268 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,769 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,940 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,620 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,149 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,865 miles

ALL Brake Discs starting to wear.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,958 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,083 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,357 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,652 miles

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

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

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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AJ53 WAE is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ53 WAE, 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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AJ53 WAE is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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