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J900 CTH

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,040 mi
Last recorded46,040 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 CTH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 46,040 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 46,040 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 45,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,412 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,840 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 44,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 43,640 miles

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush slight movement

Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,215 miles

covers fitted not all parts seen

Fail 8 Jun 2018 42,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,267 miles

under trays fitted not all parts seen

Pass 20 May 2016 34,181 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,295 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,121 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,384 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,277 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 22,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,880 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,168 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 12,103 miles

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

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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J900 CTH is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J900 CTH, 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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J900 CTH is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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