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EG04 FXC

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,826 mi
Last recorded84,826 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 FXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 84,826 miles

Engine oil level approaching minimum.

Front Both tyres badly cracked and would recommend immediate replacement.

Front Crack in windscreen. Recommend immediate replacement.

Nearside Number plate lamp output poor. Borderline MOT pass.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 82,676 miles

Front Both tyres cracking in treads.

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp poor output.

Rear Shock absorber bump stops split/perished.

Slight 'misting' in headlamps.

Fail 29 Oct 2024 82,676 miles

Front Both tyres cracking in treads.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp poor output.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber bump stops split/perished.

Slight 'misting' in headlamps.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 76,896 miles

Front Side lights poor quality.

Front wipers poor.

General underside/component corrosion consistent with vehicle having been stood for a period.

Headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very poor led. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber bump stops deteriorated/broken.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,860 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jan 2021 76,848 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock shroud insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,193 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,700 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 40,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,418 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 6,019 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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EG04 FXC is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EG04 FXC, 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 EG04 FXC registered?

EG04 FXC is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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