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R21 PHL

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,595 mi
Last recorded36,595 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 PHL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 36,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 31,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 5 Mar 2024 31,892 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 2 Mar 2023 30,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 28,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,733 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 24,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 22,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,780 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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R21 PHL is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R21 PHL, 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

How do I check the history of R21 PHL?

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What year was R21 PHL registered?

R21 PHL is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is R21 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 PHL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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