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RK13 TFZ

2013 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,907 mi
Last recorded77,907 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 TFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,907 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 77,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,165 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,121 miles

Exhaust CO emissions elevated during fast idle test

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR disc heavy corrosion to inner face, advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR disc corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 69,121 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF tyre split to cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust CO emissions elevated during fast idle test

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF tyre multiple deep cuts and gouges to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre heavy cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2mm depth, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged NSF valve stem cracking, advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR disc heavy corrosion to inner face, advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF tyre heavy cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR disc corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 62,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,831 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 56,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 40,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge of tyre tread low

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,528 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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RK13 TFZ is a 2013 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RK13 TFZ, 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

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What year was RK13 TFZ registered?

RK13 TFZ is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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