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2014 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,901 mi
Last recorded54,901 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 CSV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 51,791 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,939 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,296 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,955 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,192 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 27,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,677 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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L8 CSV is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L8 CSV, 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 L8 CSV registered?

L8 CSV is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is L8 CSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 CSV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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