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BMZ 499

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,254 mi
Last recorded84,254 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 499
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 82,699 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 82,698 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced digits (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 May 2024 79,194 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 79,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 73,309 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,779 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,834 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2021 56,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 44,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,537 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,063 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 35,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,226 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BMZ 499 is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BMZ 499, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMZ 499 registered?

BMZ 499 is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is BMZ 499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 499 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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