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AE63 BVS

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,707 mi
Last recorded68,707 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,784 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 56,617 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 56,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 53,594 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 53,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 49,652 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 43,791 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 38,171 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 38,165 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 33,847 miles

Both front tyres cracked and wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,201 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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AE63 BVS is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE63 BVS, 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 AE63 BVS registered?

AE63 BVS is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is AE63 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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