2004 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · FA04 KWL
2004 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 38,508 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA04 KWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2024
- 38,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA04 KWL 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 (FA04 KWL) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FA04 KWL Mileage History
- 26/08/202238,082 mi
- 31/08/202238,082 mi
- 09/08/202338,494 mi+412 mi
- 08/08/202438,508 mi+14 mi
- 16/08/202438,508 mi
Average of roughly 216 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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