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J40 JLX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,982 mi
Last recorded55,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 JLX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 55,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 55,546 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 50,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,507 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 47,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,981 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 44,792 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 44,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,495 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating is border line fail.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,772 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,088 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,356 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,187 miles

chip in windscreen

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 35,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

chip in windscreen

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,377 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 29,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,298 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,542 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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J40 JLX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J40 JLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J40 JLX registered?

J40 JLX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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