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SJ04 FJP

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,415 mi
Last recorded127,415 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 FJP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 127,415 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 127,039 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside outer sills by jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 126,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 124,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 124,234 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 124,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer door pull handle faulty

exhaust is cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2022 124,215 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired hose has failed (1.1.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer door pull handle faulty

exhaust is cracked

rear shocker dust covers are loose/worn

Pass 22 Apr 2021 123,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber Top part by mounting corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shcok absorber Top part by mounting corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 122,564 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber top part of damper worn and corrodded

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber top part of damper worn and corrodded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,494 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake binding (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,508 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 106,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside headlamp deteriated due to wheel arch cover missing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,550 miles

nearside front headlamp has condensation

Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,274 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 19 Aug 2013 88,274 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,349 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2012 71,349 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,807 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,193 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,773 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,771 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 42,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SJ04 FJP 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 SJ04 FJP, 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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SJ04 FJP is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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