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F3 STE

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 STE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2025 83,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

TPMS light on

Fail 25 Jan 2025 83,306 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to eml on miss fire on engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension parts corroded

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,728 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 82,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 81,300 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 78,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 75,426 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,809 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 69,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,569 miles

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 2 Jul 2018 61,569 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 3 Jun 2017 49,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,288 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 24,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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F3 STE is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F3 STE, 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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F3 STE is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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