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GJ04 CXC

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,101 mi
Last recorded104,101 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 CXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,101 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 98,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all discs corroded

rear plate cracked

suspension rusty

Fail 24 May 2025 98,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all discs corroded

rear plate cracked

suspension rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2023 98,523 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake discs corroded

suspension rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,520 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2021 98,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,487 miles

Drivers door is difficult to open from outside

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 94,487 miles

Drivers door is difficult to open from outside

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,169 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 83,169 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine cover and tray obstructing under side of components

Pass 24 Dec 2015 69,415 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 69,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 88W (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre punctured 225/40/18 88W

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 57,049 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 57,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head light aim stickers fitted but in wrong place

Pass 19 May 2010 30,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,790 miles

deep cut in nearside rear tyre reccomend replacement

movement in front lower arm rear bushes

rear tyres worn on inner edge

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 27 May 2008 15,563 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,424 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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GJ04 CXC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ04 CXC, 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 GJ04 CXC registered?

GJ04 CXC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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