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J50 XDY

2014 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

77,568 mi
Last recorded77,568 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 XDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 77,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 101,191 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 76,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 98,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 75,810 miles

Nail in tyre both sides rear ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,367 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pads look to have been sticking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 91,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pads look to have been sticking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 68,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,590 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 65,590 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,383 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 55,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 43,749 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,172 miles

front tyres scrubbing on edge

Pass 29 May 2017 33,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,900 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak

power steering fluid leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 64,561 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,561 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,678 miles

Advise slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,006 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 57,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,585 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

brake wear indicator light on

offside mirror slightly cracked

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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J50 XDY is a 2014 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,769 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 J50 XDY, 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 12 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J50 XDY is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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