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OW14 BXC

2014 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,436 mi
Last recorded100,436 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW14 BXC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 100,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,386 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 82,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge & age cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,082 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 70,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,924 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,906 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,104 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,450 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,407 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 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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OW14 BXC is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW14 BXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW14 BXC registered?

OW14 BXC is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is OW14 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW14 BXC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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