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J90 LSX

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,659 mi
Last recorded154,659 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 LSX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 154,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 151,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 151,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 136,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside head lamp beam image poor, right on limit, head lamp condensation

both inner brake disc face's poor

Pass 30 Dec 2016 126,991 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 104,705 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 104,705 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 784,207 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 78,427 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,581 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,070 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,571 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,713 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,596 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 38,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,251 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 22,251 miles

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

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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J90 LSX is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J90 LSX, 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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What year was J90 LSX registered?

J90 LSX is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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