2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 BMW Z4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,548 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,548 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    89 marked dangerous
  2. Road Wheels - condition: fractured2.9%
    65 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    23 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  8. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Lights & electrics4.1%
  3. Wheels3.4%
  4. Suspension3.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  6. Brakes2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 BMW Z4?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2013 BMW Z4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,548 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 BMW Z4?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; road wheels - condition: fractured; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 BMW Z4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).