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J5 DRX

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,942 mi
Last recorded72,942 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 72,942 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 72,383 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 72,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 71,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,741 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 70,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,183 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,105 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,080 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,354 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 49,203 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 48,984 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake discs & pads are worn

Pass 25 May 2012 33,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 33,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 25,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,999 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,305 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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J5 DRX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 J5 DRX, 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 J5 DRX registered?

J5 DRX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is J5 DRX safe to buy?

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