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LX14 VLU

2014 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,054 mi
Last recorded112,054 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 VLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 93,648 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 93,648 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 85,732 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,283 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 61,283 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 39,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Disc's Lipped

Fail 23 Mar 2021 36,776 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Disc's Lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,081 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,428 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 24,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 16,842 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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LX14 VLU 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 LX14 VLU, 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 LX14 VLU registered?

LX14 VLU is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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