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J121 BAX

2013 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,727 mi
Last recorded81,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 BAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 81,727 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 81,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 74,850 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 74,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 94 y xl rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 94 y xl rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,264 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 67,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 58,595 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 50,159 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 50,159 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Front tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2020 35,617 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,855 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 7,199 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 6,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J121 BAX is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J121 BAX, 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 J121 BAX registered?

J121 BAX is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 October 2013.

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