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ST05 UBS

2013 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,005 mi
Last recorded67,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 UBS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 67,005 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 63,705 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 54,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 50,965 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 45,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 44,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 42,106 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 42,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,316 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 29,316 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,368 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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ST05 UBS is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST05 UBS, 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 ST05 UBS registered?

ST05 UBS is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is ST05 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 UBS 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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