2004 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · JY04 BEL
2004 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 62,828 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JY04 BEL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 62,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JY04 BEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW Z4 (JY04 BEL) between May 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
JY04 BEL Mileage History
- 24/05/20068,511 mi
- 30/04/200721,266 mi+12,755 mi
- 04/06/200823,062 mi+1,796 mi
- 01/07/200924,072 mi+1,010 mi
- 26/05/201024,997 mi+925 mi
- 31/05/201125,297 mi+300 mi
- 19/06/201225,362 mi+65 mi
- 14/06/201325,940 mi+578 mi
- 03/06/201429,286 mi+3,346 mi
- 03/06/201534,491 mi+5,205 mi
- 09/06/201638,234 mi+3,743 mi
- 16/06/201742,211 mi+3,977 mi
- 10/05/201845,934 mi+3,723 mi
- 10/05/201950,182 mi+4,248 mi
- 05/11/202053,438 mi+3,256 mi
- 06/11/202053,438 mi
- 04/11/202155,794 mi+2,356 mi
- 11/11/202155,808 mi+14 mi
- 04/11/202258,634 mi+2,826 mi
- 09/11/202360,754 mi+2,120 mi
- 04/02/202562,132 mi+1,378 mi
- 16/03/202662,828 mi+696 mi
Average of roughly 2,742 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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