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AJ53 WAO

2003 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,613 mi
Last recorded165,613 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 165,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 161,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 156,306 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 156,306 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 156,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 156,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 155,967 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 155,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 154,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 153,763 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 150,495 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 141,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 139,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 135,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 119,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 119,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,200 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 106,200 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,508 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 91,508 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,720 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 59,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 36,203 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 36,203 miles

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

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

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 WAO is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ53 WAO registered?

AJ53 WAO is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is AJ53 WAO safe to buy?

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