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PJ53 JWA

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,781 mi
Last recorded89,781 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 JWA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 87,844 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 87,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 86,910 miles

slight weeping nsf shock

Fail 3 Jun 2024 86,908 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight weeping nsf shock

Pass 17 May 2023 86,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2023 86,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 24 Feb 2020 81,824 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 81,819 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,698 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low in tread on the inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,002 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 53,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,876 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 42,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,193 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,588 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 30,144 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 26,747 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 26,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,831 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 14,975 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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PJ53 JWA is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PJ53 JWA, 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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PJ53 JWA is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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