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YY13 WJV

2013 BMW Z4

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 WJV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,717 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2024 71,846 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Service light on dash

Fail 5 Dec 2024 71,806 miles

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))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Service light on dash

Pass 4 Dec 2023 66,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 60,754 miles

Brake pad light on dash, all pads appear good

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Service light on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2022 60,709 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad light on dash, all pads appear good

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Service light on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,823 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,152 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 33,734 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 25,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 15,596 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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YY13 WJV is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY13 WJV, 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 YY13 WJV registered?

YY13 WJV is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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