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K99 DCJ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

101,764 mi
Last recorded101,764 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 DCJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 101,764 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flange nuts and bolts are corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft CV joint is weeping grease

Rear suspension components are corroding

undertrays and sill covers are fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

Fail 8 May 2026 101,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure seat runner bolt is loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flange nuts and bolts are corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft C.V joint is weeping grease

Rear suspension components are corroding

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flange bolts/nuts are corroding

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components are are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays are fitted not allowing the inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jan 2024 100,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and offside rear brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flange bolts/nuts are corroding

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components are are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays are fitted not allowing the inspection of some components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 99,901 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust bolt corroded thin. system still secure

petrol cap seal starting to perish

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,161 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Strong Advise - worn to limit / near bald inner / worn outer edges *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Strong Advise - near bald inner / worn outer edges *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 97,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Strong Advise - worn to limit / near bald inner / worn outer edges *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** Strong Advise - near bald inner / worn outer edges *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near bald inner & worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge & nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near bald inner & worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

stonechip to drivers view

Fail 10 Jul 2018 95,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near bald inner & worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge & nail in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near bald inner & worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

stonechip to drivers view

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,370 miles

Nail in tyre o/s/rear

Strong Advise - both front tyres bald inner & worn outer edges

engine cover & under trays fitted

tyre pressure light on

Fail 6 Jul 2017 93,370 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in tyre o/s/rear

Strong Advise - both front tyres bald inner & worn outer edges

engine cover & under trays fitted

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,140 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover & under trays fitted

front brake discs slightly scored

nearside wiper smearing

rear brake discs slightly rusty & pitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,140 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover & under trays fitted

front brake discs slightly scored

nearside wiper smearing

rear brake discs slightly rusty & pitted

Pass 11 May 2015 85,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 86,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil low

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 26 Apr 2014 83,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil low

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 8 May 2013 76,392 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng oil low

Fail 20 Apr 2013 105,288 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil very low

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 2 May 2012 69,573 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 69,531 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,246 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,708 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge [Continental Premium Contact SSR 205/55 X R16V]

Wiper blades skip screen and are noisey.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 46,706 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge [Continental Premium Contact SSR 205/55 X R16V]

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wiper blades skip screen and are noisey.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,192 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,867 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 37,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,106 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,211 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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K99 DCJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 K99 DCJ, 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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K99 DCJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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