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LM13 NJY

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 NJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 94,998 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 94,930 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust flexi clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 92,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,682 miles

TPMS on

Fail 24 Feb 2024 89,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS on

Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,658 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,768 miles

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

TPMS lamp on

Fail 19 Feb 2022 84,662 miles

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

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

TPMS lamp on

Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,270 miles

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 65,209 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,512 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer side wall has cut

Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,711 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 46,711 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,643 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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LM13 NJY is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LM13 NJY, 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 LM13 NJY registered?

LM13 NJY is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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