2004 BMW Z4 2.2L Petrol · A5 FDS
2004 BMW Z4 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 98,122 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A5 FDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 98,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A5 FDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW Z4 (A5 FDS) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
A5 FDS Mileage History
- 18/07/202291,478 mi
- 14/07/202393,650 mi+2,172 mi
- 15/07/202496,206 mi+2,556 mi
- 10/07/202598,120 mi+1,914 mi
- 10/07/202598,122 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E85/E86)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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