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J3 FJE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,000 mi
Last recorded124,000 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 FJE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 124,000 miles

vehicle underseal

Fail 30 Aug 2025 124,000 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

vehicle underseal

Pass 13 May 2022 122,754 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 122,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 121,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre as cut in sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2017 111,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 111,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,753 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 99,740 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main both x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded steel section rotten (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded steel section rotten (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 85,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes very minor corrosion in parts-however full inspection not poss due to plastic covers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 76,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,554 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,456 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,944 miles

both rear tyres on limit

slight movement in o/s n/s front lower suspension bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,385 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 72,328 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

slight play in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,950 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,949 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,768 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 40,907 miles

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

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

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

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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J3 FJE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J3 FJE, 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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What year was J3 FJE registered?

J3 FJE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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