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S400 AJR

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,574 mi
Last recorded67,574 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 AJR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,574 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 67,549 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 67,547 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,362 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all on system (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side rear wheel has been welded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,969 miles

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,496 miles

front discs slighty worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,164 miles

advise handbrake just passes

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,979 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil level low

slight smear from front wiper blades

Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil level low

slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre slight cut in inner side wall

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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S400 AJR is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S400 AJR, 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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S400 AJR is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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