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A5 FDS

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,122 mi
Last recorded98,122 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,122 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 98,120 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 93,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 91,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,016 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 82,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,188 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,961 miles

Front wiper blades smears but good enough to clear the screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,622 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,496 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,331 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

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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A5 FDS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A5 FDS, 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 A5 FDS registered?

A5 FDS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is A5 FDS safe to buy?

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