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J10 VLE

2007 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,058 mi
Last recorded158,058 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Z458,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 VLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 158,058 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 158,058 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 152,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 141,952 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 134,607 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 128,299 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 118,756 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,772 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,657 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 88,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,910 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 83,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,340 miles

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,712 miles

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,233 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,231 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,728 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,812 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,604 miles

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge almost to cords

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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J10 VLE is a 2007 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 58,292 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 J10 VLE, 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 19 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J10 VLE registered?

J10 VLE is a 2007 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 February 2007.

Is J10 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 VLE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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