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GJ04 VRF

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

137,337 mi
Last recorded137,337 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VRF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 137,337 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 137,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 133,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 130,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 130,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 127,416 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses going cloudy

Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,702 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 17 Mar 2022 125,693 miles

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,733 miles

Fuel cap slightly cracking

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,329 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 115,575 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 109,568 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 109,567 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,790 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 104,708 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 104,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps DIM (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps DIM (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE FLAT

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,297 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,991 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,156 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 75,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,089 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,360 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 49,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both front tyres weasring on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 40,519 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 21 May 2010 40,518 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 28 May 2009 31,873 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2009 31,783 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 21,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,382 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,725 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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GJ04 VRF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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