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V12 CMW

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

18,818 mi
Last recorded18,818 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 CMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 18,818 miles

Central Rear gear box mounting cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2025 18,817 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing two wheel fixings missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear gear box mounting cracked

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 18,802 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2x wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower g / box mounting cracked

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 17,253 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 17,235 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 16,661 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 9,548 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 6,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 6,435 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 6,260 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 6,260 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 6,200 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 5,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 5,554 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear number plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 5,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 4,755 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 3,587 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 3,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 1,832 miles

Anti skid light on

Hand brake warning light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 1,809 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 1,535 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 1,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 1,273 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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V12 CMW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V12 CMW, 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 V12 CMW registered?

V12 CMW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is V12 CMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 CMW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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