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J8 MNF

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,958 mi
Last recorded96,958 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 MNF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 96,955 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to reart (1.1.11 (c))

advise offside rear and nearside rear shockers corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 96,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,083 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,443 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 94,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,653 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,796 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,972 miles

Advise n/s mirror slight damage

Fail 25 Oct 2012 80,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise engine oil level on min

Advise rear tyres inside tread areas

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 76,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,662 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,171 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,389 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 38,483 miles
Fail 6 May 2006

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J8 MNF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 J8 MNF, 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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J8 MNF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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