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OW55 DAR

2013 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,987 mi
Last recorded56,987 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 DAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 56,987 miles

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

Some brake hose ferrels greased.

Pass 28 Jan 2025 53,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 46,719 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 46,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,309 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 34,600 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays wheel arch liners body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 23 Jan 2021 31,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 29,402 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 24,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 19,641 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 19,341 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,208 miles

under-trays and engine covers 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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OW55 DAR is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW55 DAR, 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.

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What year was OW55 DAR registered?

OW55 DAR is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 June 2013.

Is OW55 DAR safe to buy?

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