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OV13 SZN

2013 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 SZN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 88,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,869 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing between tread (5.2.3 (e))

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2023 74,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing between tread (5.2.3 (e))

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,203 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 66,198 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 52,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 50,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,659 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 41,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (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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OV13 SZN is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV13 SZN, 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 OV13 SZN registered?

OV13 SZN is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is OV13 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV13 SZN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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