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SO13 EBV

2013 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,397 mi
Last recorded50,397 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 EBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 50,397 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 50,386 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,560 miles

Front brake application uneven

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,212 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,233 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 45,308 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,324 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SO13 EBV is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO13 EBV, 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

How do I check the history of SO13 EBV?

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What year was SO13 EBV registered?

SO13 EBV is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is SO13 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO13 EBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO13 EBV have outstanding finance?

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