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SGE 488

2014 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,323 mi
Last recorded73,323 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGE 488
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 73,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 65,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 63,641 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 63,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,769 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 58,796 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 29,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 27,854 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 23,876 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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SGE 488 is a 2014 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2014 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,769 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 SGE 488, 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 12 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SGE 488?

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What year was SGE 488 registered?

SGE 488 is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is SGE 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGE 488 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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