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VU04 FPT

2004 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,374 mi
Last recorded35,374 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 FPT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 35,374 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 33,907 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 33,906 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 33,291 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,227 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 32,042 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 30,823 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 29,546 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 26,199 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 24,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 23,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,066 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 21,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,804 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 18,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,440 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 16,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 6,400 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 FPT is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

VU04 FPT is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 FPT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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