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LB04 JEJ

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,376 mi
Last recorded119,376 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 JEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 119,376 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 110,763 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 102,138 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 102,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Linings on both front outer pads detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,577 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 99,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,153 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 90,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,750 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water mist (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 85,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water mist (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,321 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,321 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,016 miles

noise behind steering wheel

Fail 5 Feb 2014 76,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coolant level low

front brake pads are close to legal limit

front discs are lipped

n/s/f tyre is bald on the inner edge

noise behind steering wheel

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,258 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jan 2013 68,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,163 miles

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 62,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,821 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 44,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 33,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,912 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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LB04 JEJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LB04 JEJ, 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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LB04 JEJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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