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YJ13 UJL

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 UJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 85,466 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 85,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 66,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 66,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,815 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 60,401 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,329 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,286 miles

All four tyres worn on edges and cracked

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 54,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,609 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,719 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 28,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,171 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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YJ13 UJL is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ13 UJL, 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 YJ13 UJL registered?

YJ13 UJL is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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