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J70 LRB

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,842 mi
Last recorded50,842 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 LRB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 50,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 49,291 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 46,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 46,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 44,801 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 44,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 43,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 42,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 42,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 41,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,082 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 40,082 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,096 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 39,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,006 miles

srs light on

water leak at front

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,601 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 31,601 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,344 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,344 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,071 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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J70 LRB 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 75%.

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 J70 LRB, 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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J70 LRB is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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