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AY54 FSZ

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,644 mi
Last recorded52,644 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 FSZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 52,644 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 45,374 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,619 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,227 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 36,996 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 36,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 34,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,831 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,574 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 18,574 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 7,085 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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AY54 FSZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY54 FSZ, 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 AY54 FSZ registered?

AY54 FSZ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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The MOT history for AY54 FSZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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