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CM04 BGM

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,408 mi
Last recorded85,408 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM04 BGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 85,408 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 84,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,278 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 82,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 81,648 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 81,648 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,953 miles

steering noisy on lock to lock

Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,629 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,843 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,913 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer brake pad worn very thin (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

metal brake pipe to o/s rear corroded

two small rear metal brake pipes corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,976 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded ,also metal brake pipe to o/s rear lightly corroded

o/s rear tyre starting to wear low in places

Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,915 miles

light corrosion to n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,392 miles

light corrosion to n/s and o/s small rear metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Mar 2013 69,392 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light corrosion to n/s and o/s small rear metal brake pipes

main front to rear metal brake pipe looks to be corroded (limited view)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,840 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2012 66,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,893 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,424 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,705 miles

Dust covers missing from both O/S/R calliper retainer bolts.

Front reg plate has water ingress/damage

low tone horn inop. (high tone working)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,671 miles

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

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

Front reg plate has water ingress/damage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

low tone horn inop. (high tone working)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,211 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,717 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,615 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 39,615 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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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CM04 BGM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 CM04 BGM, 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 CM04 BGM registered?

CM04 BGM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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