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K6 FFS

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,554 mi
Last recorded48,554 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 FFS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 48,554 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 48,532 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,968 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 46,961 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 46,950 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,085 miles

Front pads low

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,119 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are starting to get low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower ball joints have slight play

n/s/f wheel is buckled

Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,552 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 21,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,274 miles

Air bag light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 10,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Air bag light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,232 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 8,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 7,902 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,585 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 7,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 6,645 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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K6 FFS is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K6 FFS, 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 K6 FFS registered?

K6 FFS is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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