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JY51 JJY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,011 mi
Last recorded132,011 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY51 JJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 132,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,340 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Bumper is bit loose but secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 130,335 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 128,900 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 127,524 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls

engine oil leaks

Fail 20 May 2019 127,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,292 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 110,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,998 miles

EMISSIONS JUST MET

Fail 28 Apr 2014 102,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,582 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,580 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,414 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 74,971 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 74,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 67,585 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 60,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 55,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,399 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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JY51 JJY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JY51 JJY, 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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JY51 JJY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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