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LY10 AEN

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,424 mi
Last recorded139,424 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 AEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 139,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 138,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

TPMS lamp illuminated (pre January 2012)

Fail 6 Feb 2025 138,177 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

TPMS lamp illuminated (pre January 2012)

Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,139 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2024 133,139 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,740 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2022 121,835 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,952 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 114,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 101,930 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large scratch to windscreen through swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 101,930 miles

Central Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Windscreen dirty obstructing view of road (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large scratch to windscreen through swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,835 miles

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

Offside Rear misting of oil of differential

Fail 9 Feb 2019 82,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear misting of oil of differential

Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 57,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres getting low on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2017 38,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked rim (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,090 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,269 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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LY10 AEN is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 LY10 AEN, 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 LY10 AEN registered?

LY10 AEN is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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