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L17 BUY

2010 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,647 mi
Last recorded49,647 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 BUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,841 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 42,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,210 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 39,623 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 38,417 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,647 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,399 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 24,398 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 13,068 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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L17 BUY is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L17 BUY, 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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What year was L17 BUY registered?

L17 BUY is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is L17 BUY safe to buy?

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