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JB52 PDB

2013 BMW Z4

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,283 mi
Last recorded69,283 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB52 PDB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 69,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 68,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 66,853 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 66,853 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 64,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,669 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,921 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 59,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,608 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,031 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,031 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,592 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,881 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,882 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,123 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 14,714 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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JB52 PDB is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JB52 PDB, 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 JB52 PDB registered?

JB52 PDB is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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