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S800 VGE

2013 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,678 mi
Last recorded75,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 VGE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 75,678 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 75,678 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 72,325 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 72,323 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 70,374 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 70,374 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 65,044 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 132,193 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 62,156 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2021 131,351 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,893 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 57,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,729 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 52,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,750 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,948 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 129,989 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 35,591 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner tread edges

Pass 22 Jun 2017 127,012 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 127,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,701 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,748 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 114,718 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,253 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 103,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 79,916 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,251 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,015 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 46,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S800 VGE is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S800 VGE, 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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S800 VGE is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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