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AA51 JLY

2010 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,841 mi
Last recorded59,841 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 JLY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 59,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 59,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,783 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 53,585 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 53,577 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,422 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,379 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,438 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 18,354 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 18,354 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,298 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 13,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 9,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 7,305 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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AA51 JLY is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 47,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA51 JLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 16 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA51 JLY registered?

AA51 JLY is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2010.

Is AA51 JLY safe to buy?

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