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LJ04 EZN

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,181 mi
Last recorded153,181 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 153,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front has cracking on sidewall and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering rack has slight lift

Pass 24 Sep 2024 150,491 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 150,491 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 147,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 143,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 138,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 edges inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 134,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 edges inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 128,829 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 128,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,144 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,587 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 Aug 2016 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,743 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 84,908 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,029 miles

NSF Rim buckled

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,029 miles

Nearside 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)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

NSF Rim buckled

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,516 miles

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

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,422 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 EZN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EZN, 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 EZN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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