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J222 BEY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,618 mi
Last recorded111,618 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 BEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 111,618 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 111,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 113,300 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 110,954 miles

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

poor image on n/s/f headlight

rust on rear suspension

Fail 22 Apr 2024 110,954 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

poor image on n/s/f headlight

rust on rear suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,314 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 110,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

poor image on n/s headlight

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 1 May 2019 105,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 102,048 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 98,877 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 98,877 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,301 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2015 82,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2014 75,093 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)

Fail 11 May 2014 75,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 64,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,566 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,797 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,526 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,314 miles

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

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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J222 BEY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J222 BEY, 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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J222 BEY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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