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EL54 SAX

2010 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,567 mi
Last recorded105,567 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 SAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,567 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 100,548 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 100,541 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Front & Rears (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm And Bolt Loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,896 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre getting low on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 17 Jun 2017 67,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 45,627 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,297 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 29,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,708 miles

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 20,708 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SERVICE LAMP ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EL54 SAX is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EL54 SAX, 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 EL54 SAX registered?

EL54 SAX is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 June 2010.

Is EL54 SAX safe to buy?

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