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K5 JHU

2010 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,688 mi
Last recorded134,688 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 JHU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 134,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 127,876 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 127,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside backbox pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 124,753 miles

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

offside front tyre perishing slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2022 121,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 121,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,373 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,040 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut in tread, cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor hanging loose.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust NSR back box hanger rubber badly perished.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust OSR back box hanger missing.

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 102,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner and outer edges worn - inners 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected from pad and dangling

Fail 4 Jun 2019 102,656 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre inner and outer edges worn - inners 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected from pad and dangling

Pass 22 May 2018 88,802 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 88,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,598 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 105,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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K5 JHU is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K5 JHU, 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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K5 JHU is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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