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S13 DSH

2013 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,305 mi
Last recorded38,305 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 DSH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 38,305 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 31,478 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 31,427 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,375 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & is over 10 years old (2012) 205/35R15 88Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge 205/35R15 88Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 30,168 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 30,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Road wheel fractured both wheels (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,852 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 24,620 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 24,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x1 cut to cords yellow chalk + wearing low on inner edges. Bridgestone Potenza R/F 225/30/R19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing low inner edges. Bridgestone Potenza R/F 225/30/R19 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 20,721 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 17,922 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 14,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 11,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 7,350 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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S13 DSH is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S13 DSH, 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 S13 DSH registered?

S13 DSH is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is S13 DSH safe to buy?

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