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T50 JRL

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 JRL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 136,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2024 130,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 119,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 112,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 107,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 101,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,270 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 70,295 miles

offside front tyre inner tread low and cracking.

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Fail 12 May 2016 70,295 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre inner tread low and cracking.

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 May 2016 70,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm and worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner shoulder

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,819 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front grille broken

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,549 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,718 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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T50 JRL is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T50 JRL, 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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T50 JRL is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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