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J23 DNY

2010 BMW Z4

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

113,064 mi
Last recorded113,064 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 DNY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 113,064 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 137,213 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 109,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Rear suspension height sensor arm deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2025 109,140 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded rubbing against brake component

Rear suspension height sensor arm deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,222 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 103,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 120,863 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,901 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 97,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 113,568 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust due to being not used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 93,810 miles

Nearside Rear leveling sensor inop

Fail 20 Jun 2022 93,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leveling sensor inop

Pass 19 Oct 2021 111,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,321 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 83,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge. 255/35ZR18. 94W.XL Nankang (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 95,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

Offside Front Inner wheel arch trim missing

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,567 miles

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

Nearside Front small cut in inner sidewall

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 70,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front small cut in inner sidewall

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,921 miles

Exhaust minor leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 62,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,393 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,393 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,699 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,500 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,500 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,285 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,142 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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J23 DNY is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 J23 DNY, 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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J23 DNY is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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