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VU04 FEJ

2004 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,040 mi
Last recorded103,040 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 FEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,040 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,653 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,646 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Will need new wipers soon

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn thin on edges + nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn thin on edges + nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,275 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 64,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,536 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,016 miles

Poor wipe of wiper blades. Due brake fluid change. Front tyres low on edges. Keep check on rear tyres 4mm.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,402 miles

Slight cut in off side front tyre tread.

Pass 12 May 2008 16,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 13,729 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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VU04 FEJ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU04 FEJ, 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 VU04 FEJ registered?

VU04 FEJ is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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