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CLC 18Y

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,972 mi
Last recorded30,972 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLC 18Y
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 30,972 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 30,972 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 30,162 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 30,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 29,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 28,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 27,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 26,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator, but not down to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,475 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,639 miles

tyres worn on edges, under inflated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,596 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,141 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 20,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,175 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 15,509 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,924 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,316 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,238 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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CLC 18Y is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CLC 18Y, 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 CLC 18Y registered?

CLC 18Y is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is CLC 18Y safe to buy?

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