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2003 BMW Z4
General Information
- Registration AF53WCZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model Z4
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 26 Jul 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,285 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pad wear indicator on.
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,509 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,455 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2024 15 Jun 202626 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred, no pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect blurred (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
20 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,976 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlights are deteriorating.
- Play in both front lower suspension arms.
20 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlights are deteriorating.
- Play in both front lower suspension arms.
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,743 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2023 15 Jun 202618 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,772 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- both front tyres wearing on outer edges
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and splitting at bottom (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,788 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet release mechanism is stiff in operation.
- N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).
20 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 92,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).
- Bonnet release mechanism is stiff in operation.
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,137 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2020 15 Jun 20267 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,726 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- plastic undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect the underside of vehicle
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,140 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2018 15 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,311 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,774 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016 15 Jun 202631 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
24 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,811 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2015 15 Jun 202612 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,964 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,688 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,696 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,092 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012 15 Jun 202626 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) Dangerous
4 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,273 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2011 15 Jun 20264 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
14 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,717 MI
15 Jun 202614 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,717 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2010 15 Jun 202622 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 23,626 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,626 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,218 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2007 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF53WCZ was registered on 2003-09-08
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