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LJ04 XTV

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,926 mi
Last recorded98,926 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XTV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 98,926 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 98,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 98,052 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR X2. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR X2. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR X2. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 86,794 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR X2. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR AXLE. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,797 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,781 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 69,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 64,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,275 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in front tyre

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,724 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 44,194 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,509 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,050 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 XTV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ04 XTV registered?

LJ04 XTV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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