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2020 BMW Z4 2.0L Petrol · YG20 VEL

YG20 VEL

2020 BMW Z4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 40,371 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW Z4
Year / Origin
2020 · Leeds
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
40,371 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2020
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle holds a stable roadworthiness status, with its most recent March 2026 MOT test at 40,371 miles resulting in a full pass with no recorded defects, following two consecutive unblemished passes in March 2025 at 32,306 miles and March 2024 at 25,026 miles. The sole recorded failure in the full history is a March 2024 test at 25,008 miles, which was exclusively tied to front tyre condition, with no mechanical, structural, or safety system faults logged across the entire six-year MOT record. No recurring mechanical issues appear in the official test data, indicating consistent upkeep of the vehicle’s core systems over its lifetime. The recorded mileage aligns closely with typical usage for a six-year-old vehicle, sitting at an average of roughly 6,728 miles per year with no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes in annual accumulation between test dates. The only minor deviation is a slightly higher 8,500-mile interval between the March 2023 test at 16,501 miles and the March 2024 failure at 25,008 miles, though this still falls within normal variation for occasional longer trips, and the 18-mile gap between the failed March 2024 test and the subsequent pass later that month confirms the recorded faults were addressed immediately after the initial failure. The MOT record is sparse but consistent, with no missing test entries or unexplained mileage jumps that would suggest gaps in maintenance or unrecorded heavy use. The recurring tyre wear patterns logged across the history point to a need for targeted in-person inspection of the front suspension and wheel alignment, as consistent inner-edge tread wear noted in the March 2023 test and rapid front tyre degradation that caused the March 2024 failure often stem from incorrect camber, worn suspension bushes, or misaligned steering components. While no structural corrosion, brake faults, or drivetrain issues appear in the MOT record, the buyer should verify current tyre tread depth and condition across all four corners, check for even wear across the full tread face, and confirm a recent wheel alignment has been carried out to rule out underlying suspension defects that could cause premature tyre wear or impact handling. No other mechanical or structural red flags appear in the official test data, so the vehicle’s core roadworthiness components are likely in sound condition if the alignment and current tyre state check out.

YG20 VEL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
  • 40,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
92
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG
No Open Safety Recalls

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YG20 VEL Mileage History

  1. 03/03/202316,501 mi
  2. 07/03/202425,008 mi+8,507 mi
  3. 11/03/202425,026 mi+18 mi
  4. 07/03/202532,306 mi+7,280 mi
  5. 09/03/202640,371 mi+8,065 mi

Average of roughly 7,911 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YG20 VEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Jun 2026, 01:50
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW Z4 (YG20 VEL) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 March 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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