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AM53 AZV

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 AZV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 83,597 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,629 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 82,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 82,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,063 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 82,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 81,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,012 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,142 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 52,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,553 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 44,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,216 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 37,212 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,139 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 26,139 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 19,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,254 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,511 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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AM53 AZV is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM53 AZV, 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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What year was AM53 AZV registered?

AM53 AZV is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is AM53 AZV safe to buy?

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