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LJ04 PBS

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,869 mi
Last recorded68,869 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 PBS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 68,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 67,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 62,893 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 61,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,688 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 51,765 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,584 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 39,801 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)

Pass 14 May 2014 35,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 24,690 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 21,052 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread but cord not exposed

Fail 13 Jun 2011 21,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread but cord not exposed

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 17,262 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 18 Jun 2009 14,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,262 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 PBS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PBS, 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 PBS registered?

LJ04 PBS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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