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BW04 FCE

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,806 mi
Last recorded71,806 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,806 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S PIPE + HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 61,628 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 59,456 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 13 May 2022 56,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 53,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on vehicle! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,451 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on vehicle! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,373 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on vehicle! (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,025 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,708 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 47,697 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 44,319 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,641 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 32,638 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,464 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,499 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on edges of tread

Fail 1 Jul 2008 21,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on edges of tread

Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,016 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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BW04 FCE is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BW04 FCE, 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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What year was BW04 FCE registered?

BW04 FCE is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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