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GU04 FSN

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,941 mi
Last recorded99,941 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FSN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,941 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,677 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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 91,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 91,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 64,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, rear mounting bush (lollipop bracket) bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe around fuel tank area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,502 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 39,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,109 miles

wheel alignment needs adjusting ergently due to tyre damage

Fail 11 Apr 2012 31,109 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wheel alignment needs adjusting ergently due to tyre damage

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,480 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,857 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 FSN is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

GU04 FSN is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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