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B3 PPB

2010 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,566 mi
Last recorded70,566 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PPB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 70,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 63,894 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,405 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 57,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,874 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,920 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 45,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,830 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 33,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,443 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 25,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jun 2014 25,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 21,532 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B3 PPB is a 2010 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B3 PPB, 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 B3 PPB registered?

B3 PPB is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 May 2010.

Is B3 PPB safe to buy?

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