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VU04 SUZ

2004 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,381 mi
Last recorded167,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 SUZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 167,381 miles
Pass 7 May 2025
Pass 15 Mar 2024

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 161,380 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 161,380 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 158,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 158,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 152,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,072 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 145,072 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light inop (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 136,650 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 127,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear times 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 127,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear times 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,932 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 118,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 109,839 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2015 109,673 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 101,366 miles

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

various chips in window screen

Pass 25 Feb 2013 92,528 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 84,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas / items

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,245 miles

front brake pads wearing thin advise to be inspected

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 48,925 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 48,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,694 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 SUZ is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SUZ, 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.

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What year was VU04 SUZ registered?

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

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