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GU04 FSD

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,081 mi
Last recorded43,081 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FSD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 43,081 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 42,741 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 42,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 41,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 40,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 36,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 33,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 30,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,705 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,396 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,742 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,733 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 20,733 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,215 miles

osf tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 19,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2012 17,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,229 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 3 Mar 2010 13,883 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 13,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,388 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,121 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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GU04 FSD is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU04 FSD, 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 GU04 FSD registered?

GU04 FSD is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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