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R666 AME

2014 BMW Z4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 AME
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 131,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2026 85,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,629 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 79,629 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 129,817 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 129,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 128,762 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 128,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,154 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 125,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,596 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,283 miles

Nearside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 119,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,495 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 51,889 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 26 Mar 2021 114,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 46,199 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 21 Mar 2020 46,199 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,669 miles

4 lights on dash

Fail 13 Mar 2020 109,668 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

4 lights on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,379 miles

2 front wiper just in limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front brake pipe has corrosion

Nearside Rear brake pipe has been grease

Offside Front brake pipe has corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe has been grease

centre heat shield loose

cover /under trays fitted

front antiroll bar bushes have play (d bushes )o/s/f & n/s/f

n/s/f shocker is wet/leak

n/s/f wheel has damage inner /outer

rear brake pads low

rear bumper loose

rear hand brake cable worn o/s/r & n/s/r

rear springs have corrosion o/s & n/s

rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2019 103,379 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached loose (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

2 front wiper just in limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front brake pipe has corrosion

Offside Front brake pipe has corrosion

centre heat shield loose

cover /under trays fitted

front antiroll bar bushes have play (d bushes )o/s/f & n/s/f

n/s/f shocker is wet/leak

n/s/f wheel has damage inner /outer

rear brake pads low

rear bumper loose

rear hand brake cable worn o/s/r & n/s/r

rear springs have corrosion o/s & n/s

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,394 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,131 miles

eml light on

Fail 15 Mar 2018 95,127 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

eml light on

pad warning light on

Pass 26 Aug 2017 26,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,531 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,110 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2012 47,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,075 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,625 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,716 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2008 17,166 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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R666 AME is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R666 AME, 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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R666 AME is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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