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SN04 STJ

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,651 mi
Last recorded129,651 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 STJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 129,651 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 129,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 118,981 miles

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

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

advise clean and adjust hand brake n/s

Fail 22 May 2019 118,981 miles

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

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

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

advise clean and adjust hand brake n/s

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,456 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front both front brake flexie pipes perished

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 110,456 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front both front brake flexie pipes perished

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 102,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 102,437 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,812 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 98,809 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 81,037 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 17 Jan 2014 74,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 74,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,676 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,403 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2011 59,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 53,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,152 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 42,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,617 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 18,616 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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SN04 STJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN04 STJ, 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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SN04 STJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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