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MK13 FTD

2013 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,685 mi
Last recorded69,685 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 FTD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 69,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 56,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 47,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,490 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 41,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,490 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,150 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 37,123 miles

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,497 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,018 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,910 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,713 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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MK13 FTD is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Silver 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 MK13 FTD, 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 MK13 FTD registered?

MK13 FTD is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is MK13 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 FTD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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