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A20 MHJ

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,540 mi
Last recorded39,540 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MHJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 39,540 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 37,434 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 36,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 35,016 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 35,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 33,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 33,180 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 22 Nov 2019 33,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

High level brake light not working

Pass 21 Nov 2018 31,170 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 29,919 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,131 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,238 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 28,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 26,335 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 26,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 23,533 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 22,023 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 22,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,187 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,097 miles

front pad set low

Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,985 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 9,898 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 9,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 7,296 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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A20 MHJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 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 A20 MHJ, 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 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 MHJ registered?

A20 MHJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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