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YC14 BUV

2014 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,623 mi
Last recorded44,623 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 BUV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,189 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 41,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 41,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,301 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 35,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,714 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 20,463 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2017 12,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 10,197 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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YC14 BUV is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC14 BUV, 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 YC14 BUV registered?

YC14 BUV is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is YC14 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 BUV 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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