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MB04 FUV

2004 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,960 mi
Last recorded102,960 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 FUV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,960 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 22 Jul 2022 96,058 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,655 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))

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,831 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 88,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,707 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,723 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 May 2016 75,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s front wiper blades slightly smearing

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

various minor chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,506 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 31,602 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,462 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 26,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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MB04 FUV is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MB04 FUV, 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 MB04 FUV registered?

MB04 FUV is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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