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PA04 FCG

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,089 mi
Last recorded67,089 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 FCG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 67,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,761 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 63,414 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 63,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,219 miles

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,219 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,932 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 61,932 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,249 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Fail 31 Mar 2017 61,249 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,163 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,162 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,969 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

cut in n/s front tyre tread

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,944 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,743 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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PA04 FCG is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PA04 FCG, 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 PA04 FCG registered?

PA04 FCG is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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