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CF04 ELV

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 ELV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 92,345 miles

Underneath Has General Corrosion To ( Suspension Arms, Shocks, Vehicle Structure - Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 92,340 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 92,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 92,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 91,664 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 91,540 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 87,039 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,070 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,686 miles

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

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

eml illuminated

steering a little noisy on lock to lock possibly rubbing on covers around column

Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml illuminated

steering a little noisy on lock to lock possibly rubbing on covers around column

Fail 1 Jul 2017 79,456 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front lights have the break point set to continental headlighs (1.8.A.1b)

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

eml illuminated

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,630 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,254 miles

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,710 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc's slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 50,955 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc's slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2010 146,548 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 146,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,897 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 26,283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,768 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,768 miles

Front Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Both front tyres wairing on inside edges

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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CF04 ELV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CF04 ELV, 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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CF04 ELV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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