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FY63 FDC

2013 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,271 mi
Last recorded83,271 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 FDC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,271 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 74,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 74,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,357 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 70,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,928 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,006 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 56,005 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,680 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,747 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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FY63 FDC is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY63 FDC, 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

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What year was FY63 FDC registered?

FY63 FDC is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2013.

Is FY63 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY63 FDC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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