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H5 JMU

2017 BMW Z4

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,833 mi
Last recorded77,833 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW Z429,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 JMU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 77,833 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,001 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2025 95,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2025 71,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,224 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

h/lamp level sensor rod damaged/front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 62,822 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 93,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

h/lamp level sensor rod broken , front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 90,998 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 May 2023 90,997 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 50,521 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both N/S&O/S wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,135 miles

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

underside and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2022 89,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 88,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,395 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,567 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 85,693 miles

Front exhaust flange corroded and deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2017 85,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front exhaust flange corroded and deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,569 miles

Front exhaust flange bolts excessively corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 81,561 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flange bolts excessively corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 77,976 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,170 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 27 Nov 2012 65,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 60,487 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,365 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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H5 JMU is a 2017 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,790 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 H5 JMU, 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 9 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H5 JMU is a 2017 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 October 2017.

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