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R31 KJC

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 KJC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 99,160 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,841 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,803 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,947 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 96,942 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,054 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2021 80,697 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge warn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,852 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,019 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lower driving lamp lense cracked (1.1.A.3d)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,866 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,866 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,921 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,782 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges. Front tyres more so

Both front springs look incorrectly seated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front fog lamp is cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,209 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,826 miles

servo hose starting to collapse

Fail 17 Nov 2010 42,822 miles

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

servo hose starting to collapse

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,306 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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R31 KJC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R31 KJC, 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 R31 KJC registered?

R31 KJC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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