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P23 SLA

2010 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests41 (34 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 SLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

34 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,744 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 99,435 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 99,435 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,356 miles

front inner discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2024 98,408 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,216 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 74,981 miles

rear pads worn thin

Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,430 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,420 miles

Front Brake drum significantly and obviously worn +corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,397 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 91,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 63,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,835 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,808 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 53,253 miles

Front brake discs have surface rust on inner sides

Front tyres worn stepped on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2016 77,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside Rear Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Low (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,396 miles

Centre Lower Engine Cover Fitted

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 37,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 73,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 31,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,669 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 62,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,845 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 58,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,284 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 55,284 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,645 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,161 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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P23 SLA is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 P23 SLA, 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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P23 SLA is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2010.

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