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MH04 FJZ

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,372 mi
Last recorded113,372 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 FJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,372 miles

Both headlight inspection covers missing

Front wipers poor/smearing

Fuel cap seal perished

N/s/r shocker dust cover loose

O/s/f ABS sensor wire losse/rooted incorrectly

O/s/f brake back plate missing

O/s/f brake hose not secure

O/s/r brake pad sensor wire loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Sill trims fitted

Slight play in o/s/f wheel

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 113,372 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Sill trims fitted

Slight play in o/s/f wheel

Both headlight inspection covers missing

Front wipers poor/smearing

Fuel cap seal perished

N/s/r shocker dust cover loose

O/s/f ABS sensor wire losse/rooted incorrectly

O/s/f brake back plate missing

O/s/f brake hose not secure

O/s/r brake pad sensor wire loose

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 105,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Fail 5 Mar 2018 105,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front both front macpherson strut top mounts securing nuts barely on threads

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 4 Mar 2017 98,824 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall

Fail 25 Feb 2017 98,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above rear sub frame aside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both flexi to flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall

Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,948 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,496 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 80,465 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2013 72,099 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,694 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 64,694 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,807 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,153 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 21,153 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,783 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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MH04 FJZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH04 FJZ, 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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MH04 FJZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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