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LN10 VLJ

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN10 VLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 87,400 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 87,400 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed All 4 tyres cracked 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,871 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,556 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 86,556 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces/edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,475 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked/perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,577 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished and starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2021 83,577 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished and starting to wear on inner edges

offside front tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,504 miles

all four tyre valves slightly perished

both front tyres perished in treads

both rear tyres perished in treads and worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,177 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 65,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,953 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 54,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,330 miles

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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LN10 VLJ is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LN10 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN10 VLJ registered?

LN10 VLJ is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is LN10 VLJ safe to buy?

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