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OV14 SVN

2014 BMW Z4

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,756 mi
Last recorded85,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 SVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 85,756 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 85,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 79,938 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 79,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 78,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 78,030 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 73,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 54,924 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake wear sensor is broken

Fail 19 Mar 2022 54,924 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake wear sensor is broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2020 38,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 28,084 miles

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

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

wipers smear

Pass 3 May 2017 18,040 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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OV14 SVN is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV14 SVN, 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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What year was OV14 SVN registered?

OV14 SVN is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 April 2014.

Is OV14 SVN safe to buy?

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