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SO13 FTA

2013 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,665 mi
Last recorded42,665 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 FTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,665 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 41,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 40,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 39,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,887 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,457 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,769 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 30,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 27,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,512 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 24,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 20,825 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FTA is a 2013 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FTA, 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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What year was SO13 FTA registered?

SO13 FTA is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is SO13 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO13 FTA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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