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CP04 VJF

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,818 mi
Last recorded115,818 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 VJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 115,818 miles

22 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,2 X F/HUBS VHSC..P3,

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced NSR & OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective AGE/MILES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AGE/MILES ETC ETC, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALLLLLLLLLLL,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE HAS MULTIPLE SIGNS OF SUS/BRAKES/STEERING /UNDERSIDE HSC WEAR & TEAR OBVIOUSELY GIVEN AGE / MILES ETC ETC,,

Fail 18 Jul 2025 115,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 115,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 113,090 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2022 108,779 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted

advise undersealing

Pass 7 May 2021 103,639 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2021 103,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2021 103,638 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,640 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,215 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,364 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise corrosion on off side rear syspension arm

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 77,646 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 77,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,076 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,064 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 51,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 51,921 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,791 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,895 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2007 23,153 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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CP04 VJF is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CP04 VJF, 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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CP04 VJF is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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