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JJ51 HOL

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ51 HOL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 116,347 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 116,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached heavily corroded less than half thickness of orignial ( upper mount side ) (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached heavily corroded less than half thickness of orignial ( upper mount side ) (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 114,245 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 4 Aug 2025 114,240 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below 1.6mm in places. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,443 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 107,432 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts on Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge, no visible tread. 2.0mm in testable area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 102,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door handle fault

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear discs scored

rear suspension corrosion

under body covers fittted

wiper judder

Fail 19 May 2022 102,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door handle fault

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear discs scored

rear suspension corrosion

under body covers fittted

wiper judder

Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,423 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,405 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,400 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link both boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link both boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 91,327 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 90,365 miles

Both sides headlamp lens deteriorated but not severely reducing light output

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

Fail 21 May 2018 90,348 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Both sides headlamp lens deteriorated but not severely reducing light output

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake warning/ traction control light on

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jul 2017 88,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake warning/ traction control light on

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,045 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is starting to scrub inner edge

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 87,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre starting to scrub inner edge

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,729 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,729 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,895 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,895 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,654 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 65,598 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,805 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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JJ51 HOL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 JJ51 HOL, 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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JJ51 HOL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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