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LJ10 DTX

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,883 mi
Last recorded86,883 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 DTX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 86,883 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 86,873 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,628 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 79,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,915 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,368 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 67,368 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 61,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 61,784 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fluid around n/s/f shock absorber

heavy corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake disc on inner face

Fail 16 May 2018 56,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

fluid around n/s/f shock absorber

heavy corrosion to both front brake disc

signs of wear to rear brake pads

Pass 30 May 2017 50,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 50,569 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 48,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 48,085 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked 4 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 42,359 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 33,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 28,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,852 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 26,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on 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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LJ10 DTX is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LJ10 DTX, 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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LJ10 DTX is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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