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MJ04 EGD

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 EGD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 94,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 93,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing Retaining clip (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Damage to wheel

Fail 29 Jul 2024 93,214 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Damage to wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,411 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 91,411 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,982 miles

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 87,239 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,112 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 85,110 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 83,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,768 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,955 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,823 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,389 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,361 miles

airbag light on

front brake discs surface corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

front brake discs surface corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,722 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 46,722 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,325 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,547 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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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MJ04 EGD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MJ04 EGD, 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 MJ04 EGD registered?

MJ04 EGD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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