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JO51 EFF

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,253 mi
Last recorded101,253 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 EFF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,253 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 94,622 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,136 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,738 miles

Front chips in windscreen

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 74,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre heaviley worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edge

Offside Front tyre wear on edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2021 74,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing two wheel studs missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2020 73,039 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge + cut outer sidewall

Fail 2 Jun 2020 73,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge + cut outer sidewall

Pass 10 May 2019 69,744 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 69,037 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 68,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,042 miles

Under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,954 miles

Under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 51,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,804 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 42,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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JO51 EFF is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JO51 EFF, 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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JO51 EFF is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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