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J44 SFB

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 SFB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,747 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 87,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2021 86,590 miles

keep check on rear tyre depths

slight oil leak

Fail 11 May 2021 86,562 miles

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

keep check on rear tyre depths

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 77,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2019 77,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,768 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 72,768 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,629 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 63,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,948 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,574 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,574 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,214 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)

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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J44 SFB is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J44 SFB, 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 J44 SFB registered?

J44 SFB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is J44 SFB safe to buy?

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