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SC13 SVL

2013 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 SVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 70,428 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,708 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 66,704 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,017 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 57,457 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 55,215 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 55,215 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,654 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,149 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SC13 SVL is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC13 SVL, 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 SC13 SVL registered?

SC13 SVL is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is SC13 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC13 SVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC13 SVL have outstanding finance?

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