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R18 JAV

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

29,202 mi
Last recorded29,202 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 JAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 29,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 29,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 28,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 28,103 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 28,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 20,594 miles

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

undershields fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2018 20,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

undershields fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,705 miles

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

Nearside Front wishbone bush

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)

undershieds fitted

warning ligths on dash

Fail 13 Oct 2016 18,705 miles

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

Nearside Front wishbone bush

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

undershieds fitted

warning ligths on dash

Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,356 miles

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

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 19 Apr 2013 17,723 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 17,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,286 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)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2011 17,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,261 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)

all tyres are wearing on inner edges

no valid road tax displayed (disc in window is from 2006)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 16,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres are wearing on inner edges

no valid road tax displayed (disc in window is from 2006)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 10,216 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,396 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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R18 JAV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R18 JAV, 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 R18 JAV registered?

R18 JAV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is R18 JAV safe to buy?

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