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AV53 WHH

2003 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,759 mi
Last recorded69,759 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Z467,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WHH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 69,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 64,662 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 64,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,680 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,599 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced, but not significantly (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 54,599 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced, but not significantly (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,867 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,728 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,531 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 40,531 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,454 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n s f tyre low on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,418 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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AV53 WHH is a 2003 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV53 WHH, 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 AV53 WHH registered?

AV53 WHH is a 2003 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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