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GJ04 XBV

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,092 mi
Last recorded73,092 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 XBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 73,092 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 70,924 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,407 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,772 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 64,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,699 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,064 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 50,064 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,839 miles

both front rear compliance bushes have slight play

both front tyres adversely worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,322 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,881 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 XBV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GJ04 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

GJ04 XBV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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