CarVerify

Free Car Check

YO04 CJY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 CJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 87,760 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 87,718 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 86,374 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 84,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 78,707 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 78,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 76,684 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 76,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,702 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,519 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 61,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light is on

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light is on

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,823 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 44,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,114 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,808 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,910 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YO04 CJY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YO04 CJY, 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

How do I check the history of YO04 CJY?

You can check the full history of YO04 CJY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YO04 CJY registered?

YO04 CJY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is YO04 CJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO04 CJY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YO04 CJY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YO04 CJY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.