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DB04 DJB

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,635 mi
Last recorded132,635 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB04 DJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 132,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 132,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 132,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 131,217 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,882 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 129,806 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached seriously corroded at top of shaft (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached seriously corroded at top of shaft (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wiring loom rubbed through on tyre (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside number plate light output reduced

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine down o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,846 miles

Front floor/ heat shields have several corroded/ insecure mountings

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central small silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Nov 2020 126,846 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate and characters too small (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator illuminates when position lamps switched on (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Front floor/ heat shields have several corroded/ insecure mountings

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central small silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlamp cleaning devices provide insufficient washer fluid

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Undertray not fully secure nearside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within the central three quarters ()

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

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

heat shield slightly loose, three mounts corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 123,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Undertray not fully secure nearside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre within the central three quarters ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

heat shield slightly loose, three mounts corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,238 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 119,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting nut not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

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

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

Fail 25 Sep 2018 119,227 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached upper securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield above rear silencer has two defective mountings

Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,168 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

interior bonnet release cable sticking slightly,(has to be manually returned)

interior bonnet release handle missing

Fail 25 Sep 2017 112,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

interior bonnet release cable sticking slightly,(has to be manually returned)

interior bonnet release handle missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outters (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 92,134 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,134 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,528 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 89,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 88,822 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wear edges

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms ball joints slight movement

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2013 88,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wear edges

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2012 81,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroding on inner surface.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,470 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,402 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,478 miles

slight wear in suspension & steering joints,osf wheel damaged,underbody tray fitted...

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,273 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 45,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 30,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,768 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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DB04 DJB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DB04 DJB, 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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DB04 DJB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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