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LJ59 FAR

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,583 mi
Last recorded74,583 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 FAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 73,842 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,248 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 73,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 69,548 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,883 miles

nsr tyre wearing thin

Pass 1 May 2021 63,912 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 63,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,135 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,826 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 43,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,236 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 27,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,794 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,406 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)

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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LJ59 FAR is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ59 FAR, 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 LJ59 FAR registered?

LJ59 FAR is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 January 2010.

Is LJ59 FAR safe to buy?

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