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N121 GTA

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,202 mi
Last recorded126,202 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 GTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 126,202 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 126,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 121,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 110,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,706 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 106,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 103,698 miles

Front Brake discs inner surface area slightly worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 100,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,938 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,089 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,599 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,037 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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N121 GTA is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N121 GTA, 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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N121 GTA is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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