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J31 CJA

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,757 mi
Last recorded31,757 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 CJA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,757 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 28,351 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 21,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 21,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 21,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.5mm remaining, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 20,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 20,127 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,690 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,026 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 18,776 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,160 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,835 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,201 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,391 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,075 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 9,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,764 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 8,764 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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J31 CJA is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 3,246cc 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 J31 CJA, 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 J31 CJA registered?

J31 CJA is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is J31 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 CJA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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