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BJ04 WYC

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,804 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2024 117,426 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2024 116,784 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2023 105,769 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 105,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated on the rear of the gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 102,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 121,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,593 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 119,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 116,508 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 116,508 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,596 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 110,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,632 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 90,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 82,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,157 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 66,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

engine missfire

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,307 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 45,437 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

E. M. L. ON

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,787 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 26,787 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,453 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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BJ04 WYC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ04 WYC, 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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BJ04 WYC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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