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AY13 LJX

2013 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,662 mi
Last recorded95,662 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Z440,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 95,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,511 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Adjusted From Headlight ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 81,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Adjusted From Headlight ()

Fail 20 Oct 2023 81,850 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both fronts (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts/both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front levelling device arm missing on o/s/f lower arm

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front bumper side securing brackets/bumper incorrectly fitted, bumper secure.

both front inner arch liners insecure (clips missing)

brake fluid below max

vehicle tested wet

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,256 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,361 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner pads at 2mm

Pass 4 May 2018 39,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,657 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 34,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,126 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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AY13 LJX is a 2013 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY13 LJX, 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 AY13 LJX registered?

AY13 LJX is a 2013 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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