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OV04 FUW

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,423 mi
Last recorded72,423 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 FUW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 72,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 71,468 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,550 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,950 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 53,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,422 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,339 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,082 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 45,071 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 35,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,092 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,903 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,969 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 13,914 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 FUW is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OV04 FUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV04 FUW registered?

OV04 FUW is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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