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CH51 RAF

2013 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,354 mi
Last recorded43,354 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 RAF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 43,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 39,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,335 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 32,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 28,058 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 28,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Mar 2018 22,705 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 22,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,154 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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CH51 RAF is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 40,298 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 CH51 RAF, 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 13 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CH51 RAF registered?

CH51 RAF is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is CH51 RAF safe to buy?

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