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YM13 HCJ

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,514 mi
Last recorded36,514 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM13 HCJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 36,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 36,509 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 33,617 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 33,548 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect weld repair has crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 30,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 26,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 22,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,547 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 17,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 16,190 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 13,629 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 11,501 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 7,969 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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YM13 HCJ is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YM13 HCJ, 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 YM13 HCJ registered?

YM13 HCJ is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 July 2013.

Is YM13 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM13 HCJ 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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