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YJ13 WVE

2013 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,999 mi
Last recorded52,999 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 WVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,371 miles

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

Central Front Lower Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 41,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 37,926 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,482 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2017 26,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,043 miles

under trays and covers fitted

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 WVE is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WVE, 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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YJ13 WVE is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 April 2013.

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