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NJ13 DSE

2013 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 DSE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 107,452 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Unable to find source due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 107,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 94,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 70,971 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 70,934 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

warning light on dash for boot open

Pass 5 May 2021 55,765 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 53,434 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 53,434 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,919 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,916 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,432 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 23,432 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 9,182 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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NJ13 DSE 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 NJ13 DSE, 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 NJ13 DSE registered?

NJ13 DSE is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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