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BP53 FCU

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,450 mi
Last recorded98,450 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 98,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME BUSHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 98,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rubber mount split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perishing

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal worn

rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,898 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,424 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,755 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 70,954 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,458 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,602 miles

offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,888 miles

rear disc pads getting low.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 48,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,794 miles

rear brake discs pitted and worn, pads low.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 46,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs pitted and worn, pads low.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,633 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,015 miles

full inspection of brake pipes not possible, full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,382 miles

Brake pipes front to rear not fully checked,covered in plastic mouldings.

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

Outer sills not checked,covered in plastic mouldings.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,408 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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BP53 FCU is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BP53 FCU, 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.

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BP53 FCU is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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