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BYZ 2888

2014 BMW Z4

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

56,286 mi
Last recorded56,286 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 2888
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 56,286 miles

Both side front brake disc in very poor condition

Both side rear brake disc in very poor condition

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (VERY THIN) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2025 157,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,824 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 145,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,870 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 51,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 133,281 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2023 51,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,782 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 42,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,994 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 87,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 32,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,672 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 27,686 miles

Both rear tyres are more than eleven years old

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,455 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,403 miles

Oil leak from rear off engine ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,774 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 44,773 miles

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

wear outer edge n/side front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,186 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 27,185 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 26,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,766 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 26,273 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,105 miles

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

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

tracking needs checked

Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,875 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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BYZ 2888 is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 BYZ 2888, 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.

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What year was BYZ 2888 registered?

BYZ 2888 is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 January 2014.

Is BYZ 2888 safe to buy?

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