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N80 JNS

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,591 mi
Last recorded118,591 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 JNS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 118,591 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear park brake cables very damaged / rubbing on anti roll links

Fail 22 Jun 2026 118,585 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear park brake cables very damaged / rubbing on anti roll links

Pass 11 Jun 2024 116,834 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bat "D"bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,866 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 106,111 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 106,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 103,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 103,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 101,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 100,486 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 100,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,354 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 99,177 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,596 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,937 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,126 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,126 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,214 miles

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

both front and rear discs worn n/s rear tyre just in legel limit

Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 27,567 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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N80 JNS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N80 JNS, 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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N80 JNS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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