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J27 XSN

2013 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,906 mi
Last recorded60,906 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 XSN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 60,901 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect has 5 welds and every one is cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,385 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 55,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED unit defective (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,295 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 50,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge badly worn and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,997 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,898 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 36,324 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 33,839 miles

Nearside Rear indicator leds flickering

offside rear tyre has slight cracks also has wear on the inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2018 24,961 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,058 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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J27 XSN is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J27 XSN, 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 J27 XSN registered?

J27 XSN is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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