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SJ04 HXH

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,190 mi
Last recorded78,190 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HXH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 78,190 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front suspension components

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2025 78,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all front suspension and braking components

knock in steering system

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 28 May 2024 77,956 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlamp lenses misted

Fail 22 May 2024 77,956 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlamp lenses misted

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,440 miles

access to udnderside of vehicle limited

Fail 24 Oct 2019 77,440 miles

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

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

access to udnderside of vehicle limited

Pass 2 Nov 2018 75,629 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion note to osr and main brake pipes but access limited

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,573 miles

corrosion noted to main brake pipes access limited

play noted to ns and os front suspension arn bushes and lift to ball joints

Fail 23 Nov 2017 74,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion noted to main brake pipes access limited

play noted to ns and os front suspension arn bushes and lift to ball joints

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,514 miles

corrosion noted to main brake pipes access very limited

wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm mounting bushs

Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,504 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion noted to main brake pipes access very limited

wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm mounting bushs

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,066 miles

corrosion noted main brake pipe access limited

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,997 miles

corrosion noted to osr brake to flexi but access limited

some corrosion noted to main front to rear brake pipe but covered trim

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,105 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

lower covers

rear brake pipes corroding

sill covers

Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,105 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

lower covers

o/s/r tyre has a very small lump in sidewall

rear brake pipes corroding

sill covers

Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,769 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,081 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres very inner edges low tread

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,802 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 39,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,466 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,541 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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SJ04 HXH is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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