2013 BMW Z4 · 6,040 MOT tests
2013 BMW Z4 reliability
2013 BMW Z4s fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 16 Z4 years (6,040 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 16.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 52,433
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,040
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 3.2% of tests fail here (1060% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Wheels3.2%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Suspension2.6%
- Brakes1.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.55%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 2.3%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.47%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.44%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.83%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.75%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.51%)
Other years
Every BMW Z4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW Z4 reliable?
2013 BMW Z4s fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 16 Z4 years (6,040 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.55% of tests), road wheel fractured or welded defect (2.3% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW Z4 shows 52,433 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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