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JH51 PER

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH51 PER
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 113,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On suspension arms both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,614 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 106,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,288 miles

Both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside rear brake pipe is corroded near fuel tank.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,424 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D/Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,815 miles

bolt misssing out off exhaust down pipe but not blowing

o/s head condonsation

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,389 miles

front brake pads low, brake discs corroded.

play in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 67,769 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 61,862 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,182 miles

yellow traction light and yellow brake wear light on.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,664 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,329 miles

small stone chips all over windscreen

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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JH51 PER is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JH51 PER, 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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JH51 PER is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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