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DB04DJB
2004 BMW Z4
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2979cc
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- Registration DB04DJB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model Z4
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 27 Mar 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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207 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 132,635 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
20 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 132,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,001 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2026 22 Jun 202625 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 131,217 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2025 22 Jun 20263 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 129,882 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024 22 Jun 20268 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached seriously corroded at top of shaft (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached seriously corroded at top of shaft (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine down o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside number plate light output reduced
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wiring loom rubbed through on tyre (4.11 (c) (i))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,846 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central small silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Front floor/ heat shields have several corroded/ insecure mountings
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator illuminates when position lamps switched on (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate and characters too small (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- headlamp cleaning devices provide insufficient washer fluid
- Front floor/ heat shields have several corroded/ insecure mountings
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central small silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,699 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- heat shield slightly loose, three mounts corroded
- brake pad wear indicator light illuminated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre within the central three quarters ()
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Undertray not fully secure nearside (8.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad wear indicator light illuminated
- Central Undertray not fully secure nearside (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- heat shield slightly loose, three mounts corroded
- Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre within the central three quarters ()
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to brake pipe flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,238 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front brake disc back plate missing
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting nut not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative connecting rod broken (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- brake pad wear indicator light illuminated
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front brake disc back plate missing
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached upper securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shield above rear silencer has two defective mountings
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
26 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,168 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- interior bonnet release handle missing
- interior bonnet release cable sticking slightly,(has to be manually returned)
- engine management light on
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
25 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge damaged (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- interior bonnet release handle missing
- interior bonnet release cable sticking slightly,(has to be manually returned)
- engine management light on
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
27 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,119 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,956 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outters (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,134 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 92,134 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,528 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 22 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,528 MI
22 Jun 202615 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,822 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,967 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,374 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
1 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,470 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011 22 Jun 202628 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,478 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 22 Jun 202623 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,273 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
25 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,588 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,768 MI
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