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BC04 CZH

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,152 mi
Last recorded143,152 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 CZH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 143,152 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

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

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

Rear diff leak

park brake only just met mot requirements

Fail 20 Feb 2026 143,152 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

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

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

Rear diff leak

park brake only just met mot requirements

Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,960 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 133,960 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 126,856 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 126,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 118,220 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 118,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 116,322 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 112,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 107,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 105,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,058 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 104,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 87,125 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 64,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 44,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,700 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,700 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 27,387 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 27,387 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 23,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 17,033 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)

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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BC04 CZH is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BC04 CZH, 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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What year was BC04 CZH registered?

BC04 CZH is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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