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FS09 FRS

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,203 mi
Last recorded61,203 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS09 FRS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,203 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 60,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,469 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 57,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 run flat pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 54,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,244 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 21 Oct 2020 39,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,024 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))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 31,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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 6 Jul 2018 26,376 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 26,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,636 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 23,368 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,736 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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FS09 FRS is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FS09 FRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FS09 FRS?

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What year was FS09 FRS registered?

FS09 FRS is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 July 2013.

Is FS09 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS09 FRS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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