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OV04 FET

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,869 mi
Last recorded33,869 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 FET
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 33,869 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 33,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 33,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear tread on 3mm and under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear tread on 3mm and under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 32,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,211 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bush soft (has some movement/not split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 31,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 30,509 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 30,509 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,630 miles

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

Nearside Front engine bay flex pipe showing corrosion on joint ( fuel pipe )

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 29,629 miles

Battery insecure in boot (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front engine bay flex pipe showing corrosion on joint ( fuel pipe )

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,602 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,602 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 27,930 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,547 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 25,533 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 23,216 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,418 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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OV04 FET is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV04 FET, 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 OV04 FET registered?

OV04 FET is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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