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YX13 XVU

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 XVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,259 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 85,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 82,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 82,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 70,860 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 70,860 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative insufficient fluid (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 58,920 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp on, pads appear ok but unable to see inner pads

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,455 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 52,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 46,781 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 43,334 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 41,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 32,640 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner and outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,240 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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YX13 XVU is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX13 XVU, 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 YX13 XVU registered?

YX13 XVU is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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