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AJ14 YBZ

2014 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,310 mi
Last recorded102,310 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 YBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 102,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 102,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,541 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,284 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 83,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central pipe and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,812 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 62,580 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and both rear tyres worn.. low pressure warning on! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,440 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,441 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 35,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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AJ14 YBZ is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,769 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 AJ14 YBZ, 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 12 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ14 YBZ registered?

AJ14 YBZ is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 July 2014.

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