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Y31 SJJ

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,116 mi
Last recorded124,116 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 SJJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 124,116 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 122,716 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2023 120,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2023 120,982 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2022 117,747 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2022 117,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,426 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 114,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,577 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 17 Apr 2018 103,409 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,054 miles

Front both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,054 miles

Front both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,891 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,980 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,874 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 62,871 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,164 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,018 miles

front tyres nearly bald inner edge †

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,238 miles

1.slightly wear on inside edge of tyres fronts

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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Y31 SJJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y31 SJJ, 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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Y31 SJJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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