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HN04 JYR

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

118,199 mi
Last recorded118,199 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 JYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 118,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 118,191 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose to calliper damp not visibly leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,583 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,782 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 105,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 105,667 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various cuts but no visible cord and wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 102,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,148 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear marker.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,148 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear marker.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,081 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,081 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,013 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 92,896 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,896 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2014

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass is missing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 89,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass is missing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,616 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front fog lense broken

signs of wear on the nearside rear shock top mount

Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,616 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front fog lense broken

signs of wear on the nearside rear shock top mount

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 80,174 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,867 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,867 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,155 miles

gearbox leaking from rear pinion seal area

o/s/f fog light smashed

Fail 19 Mar 2009 62,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

gearbox leaking from rear pinion seal area

o/s/f fog light smashed

rear inner brake pads appear low

wiper arms noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,484 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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HN04 JYR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 HN04 JYR, 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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HN04 JYR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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