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AJ53 WBO

2003 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,526 mi
Last recorded106,526 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 WBO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 106,526 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,863 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 97,458 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2024 97,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 95,167 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2023 94,204 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect cracked welding (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 93,962 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2020 93,660 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 93,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 23 Nov 2018 89,940 miles

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

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,004 miles

parking brake efficiency reading is low at 17%, it may require repair or adjustment.

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,508 miles

parking efficiency is low at 16%, it may require repair or adjustment.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,545 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,213 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 75,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,984 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,075 miles

air bag light on

o/s and n/s front brake hoses starting to perish

o/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounting bushes has play

rear center brake light lens damaged and some leds not working, but no white showing to rear

washer jets weak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,626 miles

air bag warning light on

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on edges and near limit

rear center brake light cracked and damaged, but no white light shown at eye level

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,372 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 47,366 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,741 miles

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)

front pads getting low and discs starting too wear.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,539 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 31,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,083 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WBO is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AJ53 WBO, 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 WBO is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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