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2020 BMW Z42.0L Petrol

V11 ABU

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2020 BMW Z4 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1998cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 15,732.

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Expires 30/10/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a clean mechanical record. The most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 15,732 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a pattern of consistent passes throughout 2024 and 2025, indicating the car is currently in a high state of repair. The mileage is exceptionally low for a six year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,622 miles per year. Between the July 2024 test at 15,443 miles and the October 2025 test at 15,732 miles, the car covered only 289 miles over fifteen months. This suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary, which often presents different risks than high mileage wear. The MOT history is remarkably clean, though the failure on 2 July 2024 at 15,437 miles is an anomaly given that no specific defects were listed in the record. This likely points to a clerical error or a minor administrative failure rather than a mechanical fault, as the car passed six days later with no recorded issues. There are no recurring trends of suspension wear, brake deterioration, or structural corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low usage and stagnation. Check for flat spots on the tyres and inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting caused by inactivity. Verify that the battery health is stable and check for any perished rubber seals or perished wiper blades, as these consumables degrade over time regardless of mileage.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

87
/ 100 · Good
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a clean mechanical record. The most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 15,732 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a pattern of consistent passes throughout 2024 and 2025, indicating the car is currently in a high state of repair. The mileage is exceptionally low for a six year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,622 miles per year. Between the July 2024 test at 15,443 miles and the October 2025 test at 15,732 miles, the car covered only 289 miles over fifteen months. This suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary, which often presents different risks than high mileage wear. The MOT history is remarkably clean, though the failure on 2 July 2024 at 15,437 miles is an anomaly given that no specific defects were listed in the record. This likely points to a clerical error or a minor administrative failure rather than a mechanical fault, as the car passed six days later with no recorded issues. There are no recurring trends of suspension wear, brake deterioration, or structural corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low usage and stagnation. Check for flat spots on the tyres and inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting caused by inactivity. Verify that the battery health is stable and check for any perished rubber seals or perished wiper blades, as these consumables degrade over time regardless of mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW Z4 (V11 ABU) from 2020 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2024 and October 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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