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R17 HJR

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

93,281 mi
Last recorded93,281 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 HJR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,281 miles

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

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

corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 90,788 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 88,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 85,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,260 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,260 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 83,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,291 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 79,468 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 75,756 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,941 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to split between tread

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and getting low on outer edges

play in inner rack joints

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,227 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,115 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,987 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,385 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,791 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,277 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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R17 HJR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R17 HJR, 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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R17 HJR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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