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PJ13 EWN

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,126 mi
Last recorded68,126 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 EWN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 68,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2026 68,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2025 67,928 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 67,928 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 67,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 67,001 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,357 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 66,356 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 62,451 miles

Front several deep cuts in tyres no visible cords & wearing on edges

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 62,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front several deep cuts in tyres no visible cords & wearing on edges

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,315 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 38,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 32,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,378 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

both front discs have a lip

both front tyres have cracks and inner shoulder wear

both rear discs have a lip

both rear pads wearing low

bottom cover fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 24,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs have a lip

both front tyres have cracks and inner shoulder wear

both rear discs have a lip

both rear pads wearing low

bottom cover 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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PJ13 EWN is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ13 EWN, 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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PJ13 EWN is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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