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LR13 NGE

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,679 mi
Last recorded77,679 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 NGE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 77,679 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 75,771 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 67,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 62,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2023 62,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2022 59,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 59,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 57,323 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel has 3x reweld repairs

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brakes,heavy uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall,deep. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 57,321 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 ,already has 4x rewelds (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel has 3x reweld repairs

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brakes,heavy uneven wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall,deep. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 55,579 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 32,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 20,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,405 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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LR13 NGE 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 80%.

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 LR13 NGE, 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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LR13 NGE is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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