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GJ04 VPP

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VPP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,158 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 85,158 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20/ 21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 82,581 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 82,581 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 80,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 77,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,789 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 75,830 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,011 miles

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

slight exhaust leak from front pipe area

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,566 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,566 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 59% (3.7.B.6b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 73,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 67,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 62,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,315 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre cracking on shoulder requires attention

Fail 9 Jun 2014 58,315 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre cracking on shoulder requires attention

Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,278 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level brakelight half illuminated

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

O/s/f tyre cracked, low on tread (225/40/18 88W)

O/s/r tyre cracked,low on tread (255/35/18 90W)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 55,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,038 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 51,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,463 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,463 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,622 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,108 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,831 miles

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

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)

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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GJ04 VPP is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ04 VPP, 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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GJ04 VPP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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