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GL04 JTX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,530 mi
Last recorded112,530 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 JTX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 112,530 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (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))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 109,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,778 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 106,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,045 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box support (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2019 101,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,116 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 100,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,300 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 86,632 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,323 miles

Brake servo hose deteriating recommend renewal.

Nearside headlamp lense in poor condition recommend clean & polish.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 66,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 64,738 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 56,209 miles

Airbag light on indicating a fault

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

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 50,334 miles

parking brake only just passed

Pass 21 May 2010 43,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,666 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,520 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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GL04 JTX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL04 JTX, 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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GL04 JTX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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