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LJ04 ABF

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,288 mi
Last recorded114,288 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ABF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 114,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipe along fuel tank, unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Central brake lamp removed and taped over

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass. advise new before next mot (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad leak, could be p.a.s fluid also. further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass advise new before next mot (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel cap seal in very poor condition (advise new before next mot)

parking brake performance poor o/s/r (198/126)

Fail 9 Dec 2024 114,288 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure looks like new lamp unit (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (bulb/ lens) (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear pipe along fuel tank, unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass. advise new before next mot (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad leak, could be p.a.s fluid also. further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass advise new before next mot (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

fuel cap seal in very poor condition (advise new before next mot)

parking brake performance poor o/s/r (198/126)

Pass 30 Dec 2023 111,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in clip beside fuel tank corroded, unable to fully assess. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

fuel cap sealing device / rubber perished

Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,015 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 108,015 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,673 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 107,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Feb 2018 97,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,672 miles

Offside headlight image poor

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers poor

Fail 27 Feb 2017 91,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside headlight image poor

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,988 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,388 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,388 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 69,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 14,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,393 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 55,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,772 miles

SCREW IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,645 miles

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

off side rear hand brake low

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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LJ04 ABF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LJ04 ABF, 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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LJ04 ABF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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