2003 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · NJ53 AED
2003 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 141,434 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NJ53 AED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 141,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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NJ53 AED Mileage History
- 05/10/2023139,666 mi
- 07/10/2024140,434 mi+768 mi
- 11/10/2024140,436 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/2025141,134 mi+698 mi
- 20/11/2025141,434 mi+300 mi
Average of roughly 831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NJ53 AED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW Z4 (NJ53 AED) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to reat x2 (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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