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L888 DNA

2014 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,358 mi
Last recorded60,358 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 DNA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 60,358 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 60,243 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp cluster unit damage

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 48,923 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 48,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30/19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 41,407 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 41,407 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 34,314 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 34,314 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 31,682 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 29,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 24,383 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 24,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 20,424 miles

Front tyres worn on inner +outer edges.

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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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L888 DNA is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L888 DNA, 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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What year was L888 DNA registered?

L888 DNA is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2014.

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