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2014 BMW Z4 2.0L Petrol · VX64 YLA

VX64 YLA

2014 BMW Z4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 48,372 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
BMW Z4
Year / Origin
2014 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
48,372 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2014
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy condition, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test on 14 May 2026 at 48,372 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable following a brief failure in mid-2025. Since that failure, subsequent tests have passed without recorded defects or advisories, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components are currently meeting the minimum safety standards. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a visible spike in usage between August 2024 and August 2025, where the car covered over 7,000 miles in twelve months. Following this period, usage has dropped off significantly, with only 888 miles recorded between the last two tests. This pattern of intermittent low mileage can sometimes lead to issues with rubber-based components or brake surface corrosion due to long periods of inactivity. The failure on 13 August 2025 at 46,500 miles resulted from exposed cords on both the nearside and offside rear inner tyres. While this was resolved before the next test, a buyer should inspect the remaining tyres for sidewall cracking or age, which often affects low-mileage older cars. Given the low usage, a physical inspection should also check the brake discs for pitting and the suspension bushings for signs of drying or cracking. The lack of recorded advisories in the history suggests the chassis remains sound, but the low mileage justifies a close look at fluid leaks and perished-related components.
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VX64 YLA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
  • 48,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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VX64 YLA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 11:58
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW Z4 (VX64 YLA) between August 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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VX64 YLA Mileage History

  1. 19/08/202439,584 mi
  2. 13/08/202546,500 mi+6,916 mi
  3. 15/08/202546,506 mi+6 mi
  4. 26/09/202547,484 mi+978 mi
  5. 14/05/202648,372 mi+888 mi

Average of roughly 5,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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