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J11 BWM

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,077 mi
Last recorded106,077 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 106,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 96,431 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 96,362 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 86,349 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,243 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2017 81,243 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,834 miles

Cut in n/side front tyre tread

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

Rear subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,741 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Cut in n/side front tyre tread

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

Rear subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,415 miles

nearside front wheel binding on slightly

nearside headlight loose

nearside rear brake pipes corroded and will soon need further attention

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

stonechip in nearside area of windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,603 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes starting to weaken

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,054 miles

front tyres low tread on edges

some wear r/h/f control arm bracket

Pass 2 Feb 2008 27,256 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,466 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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J11 BWM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J11 BWM, 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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J11 BWM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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