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FV59 XZF

2010 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,845 mi
Last recorded97,845 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 XZF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,352 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 95,350 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault red light on dash (1.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,966 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 92,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 78,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,399 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 64,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,843 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 63,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 48,274 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FV59 XZF is a 2010 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc 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 FV59 XZF, 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 FV59 XZF registered?

FV59 XZF is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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