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NGZ 4281

2013 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,541 mi
Last recorded42,541 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGZ 4281
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2024 39,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn down slightly (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Sep 2024 39,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn down slightly (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 May 2023 31,615 miles

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 May 2023 31,592 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine cover and under tray/covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 25,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 24,349 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 23,027 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 Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,699 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 22,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 21,451 miles

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 31 May 2017 16,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. Also has a small cut on the tread to the cords. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 12,082 miles

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

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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NGZ 4281 is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NGZ 4281, 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 NGZ 4281 registered?

NGZ 4281 is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is NGZ 4281 safe to buy?

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