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HL51 ELM

2015 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,172 mi
Last recorded70,172 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW Z433,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL51 ELM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,172 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 70,170 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 55,599 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,540 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 49,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,514 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 49,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,668 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 45,668 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,798 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 19,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,266 miles

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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HL51 ELM is a 2015 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2015 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 33,482 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 HL51 ELM, 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 11 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HL51 ELM registered?

HL51 ELM is a 2015 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is HL51 ELM safe to buy?

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