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LJ04 ESN

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,447 mi
Last recorded133,447 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ESN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 133,447 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 130,895 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 128,365 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 127,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 126,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,483 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2018 125,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2017 120,986 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fuel cap rubber cracking and splitting

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 115,843 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Pass 11 May 2015 114,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 112,568 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 108,160 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2013 108,160 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2012 102,201 miles

front inner brake pads look worn

plastic covers fitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,477 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,388 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 72,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,913 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 56,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,536 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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LJ04 ESN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJ04 ESN, 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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What year was LJ04 ESN registered?

LJ04 ESN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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