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M18 AVL

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,742 mi
Last recorded73,742 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 AVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,742 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,506 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 66,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 41,138 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 41,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,938 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,944 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 27,801 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M18 AVL is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M18 AVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M18 AVL registered?

M18 AVL is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is M18 AVL safe to buy?

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