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B15 JCW

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,291 mi
Last recorded71,291 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 JCW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 71,291 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 67,709 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 61,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 58,271 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,196 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 55,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 55,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,787 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,754 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 37,310 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,734 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,194 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,491 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,072 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 30,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,613 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,491 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,037 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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B15 JCW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B15 JCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B15 JCW?

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What year was B15 JCW registered?

B15 JCW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is B15 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 JCW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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