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LV13 TVE

2013 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,782 mi
Last recorded106,782 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 TVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 106,782 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 101,187 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 101,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 94,633 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 94,632 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 80,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,492 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 68,492 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,952 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,952 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,125 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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LV13 TVE is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 LV13 TVE, 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 LV13 TVE registered?

LV13 TVE is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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