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C3 GRV

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,437 mi
Last recorded54,437 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 54,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,188 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 53,018 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,548 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 50,744 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,604 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,327 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 37,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,435 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 29,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 19,517 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,884 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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C3 GRV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C3 GRV, 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

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What year was C3 GRV registered?

C3 GRV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 May 2004.

Is C3 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 GRV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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