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LT04 BUJ

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,176 mi
Last recorded115,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BUJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 115,176 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud broken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroud broken

Pass 29 Nov 2023 114,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 114,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,164 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 111,905 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis/suspension points undersealed

outer sill covers and floorpan covers fitted

some brake pipes undersealed/hidden in part by covers/components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,632 miles

wipers worn but meets requirements

Pass 1 Oct 2018 103,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall ply or cords not visible.

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 18 Aug 2017 100,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall ply or cords not visible.

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 28 Jun 2017 99,377 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 95,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from undertray in front of rear wheels backwards (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering angle light on

Fail 12 May 2016 95,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from undertray in front of rear wheels backwards (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering angle light on

Pass 4 Apr 2015 90,130 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,114 miles

Both front tyres uneven worn, 2-3mm tread depth

N/S/R tyre tread depth 1.6 mm

Rear pads low

Pass 1 May 2009 50,189 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 49,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,923 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,764 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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LT04 BUJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT04 BUJ, 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 LT04 BUJ registered?

LT04 BUJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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