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YY14 ZSV

2014 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,322 mi
Last recorded81,322 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Z436,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 ZSV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,322 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 81,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,016 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 72,013 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,737 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,685 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 43,999 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,136 miles

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

brake warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 32,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge - 225/35R19 RF (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread, several small cuts to ply/cords

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,511 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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YY14 ZSV is a 2014 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,769 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 YY14 ZSV, 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 12 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY14 ZSV registered?

YY14 ZSV is a 2014 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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