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VE14 BTU

2014 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,332 mi
Last recorded39,332 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 BTU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 39,332 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 28,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 17,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 15,789 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner tread

Fail 30 Jan 2023 15,786 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 8 Jul 2022 14,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 12,949 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 10,778 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 10,701 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 10,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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VE14 BTU is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE14 BTU, 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

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What year was VE14 BTU registered?

VE14 BTU is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is VE14 BTU safe to buy?

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