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SB13 ARZ

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,357 mi
Last recorded68,357 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 ARZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Driveshaft outer boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Headlight Leveling Device Arm Seized

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,420 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 63,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 63,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative light leveller brocken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 48,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,725 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 43,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,913 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 30,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,498 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 22,498 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SB13 ARZ is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB13 ARZ, 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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SB13 ARZ is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 June 2013.

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