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JO04 RED

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,537 mi
Last recorded78,537 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 RED
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 72,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,269 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,622 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 49,400 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 48,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,439 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 45,277 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,956 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 42,696 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 42,017 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS ( INNER EDGE ).

Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,970 miles

O/S/F TYRE BECOMING WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 39,666 miles

o/s/f tyre is cutting out on inside of tread

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,042 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,819 miles

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

brake pad warning light on.

Fail 27 Dec 2008 32,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 23,047 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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JO04 RED is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 JO04 RED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JO04 RED registered?

JO04 RED is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is JO04 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO04 RED shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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