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Y55 MDT

2013 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,129 mi
Last recorded100,129 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 MDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 100,129 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 100,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,229 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,421 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 73,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,988 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 55,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,478 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 44,468 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 27 May 2016 22,266 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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Y55 MDT is a 2013 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc 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 Y55 MDT, 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 Y55 MDT registered?

Y55 MDT is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is Y55 MDT safe to buy?

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