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NL14 FFA

2014 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 FFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 84,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 78,256 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,950 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 66,950 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 51,673 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,881 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,235 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,323 miles

n/s/f tyre heavy inner/outer treads wear

o/s/f tyre heavy inner/outer treads wear

Pass 27 Dec 2018 25,880 miles

Front tyres slight edge wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm on legal limit !!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 25,880 miles

Front tyres slight edge wear

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm on legal limit !!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 14,037 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 6,406 miles

under trays fitted

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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NL14 FFA is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL14 FFA, 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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NL14 FFA is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 July 2014.

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