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SJ04 JJF

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,493 mi
Last recorded74,493 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 JJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 74,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 72,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both headlights faded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,269 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,315 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,315 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,011 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,346 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,674 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,219 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,415 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,061 miles

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

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel cap securing strap snapped

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,061 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,970 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 44,888 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 44,888 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs starting to show heavy wear.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,407 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 32,407 miles

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

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 JJF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ04 JJF, 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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What year was SJ04 JJF registered?

SJ04 JJF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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