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J24 MUS

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,519 mi
Last recorded104,519 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 MUS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 104,519 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,976 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH BRAKE HOSES PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 102,896 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,626 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 68,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2014 60,480 miles

Front Tyre(s) worn on inside egde.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 52,431 miles

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

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

slight play in both lower arm rear bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 44,577 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 44,571 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 35,969 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 27,393 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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J24 MUS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J24 MUS, 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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J24 MUS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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