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S5 FGY

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

128,527 mi
Last recorded128,527 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FGY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 128,527 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 127,105 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 127,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 125,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 123,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 122,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 118,097 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking With Age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 115,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inside edge and chunk out of sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 115,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inside edge and chunk out of sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,843 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,053 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in side wall but not showing cords

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ((front to rear)) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 95,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ((front to rear)) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,604 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,003 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 63,003 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,699 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 50,708 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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S5 FGY is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S5 FGY, 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 S5 FGY registered?

S5 FGY is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is S5 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 FGY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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