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PL10 WBZ

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,426 mi
Last recorded116,426 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 WBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 116,426 miles

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

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

benefit given on brake fluid as very dark in colour

Pass 24 Mar 2025 114,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 114,786 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning lights on

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,172 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Check inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,681 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 101,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,951 miles

Oil leak Diff damp ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 88,951 miles

Oil leak Diff damp ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,499 miles

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Seat belt webbing slightly frayed. (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Rear diff damp, all seals weeping ()

Oil leak Slight oil misting around oil filter housing/oil cooler area. ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,499 miles

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle.

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Seat belt webbing slightly frayed. (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Rear diff damp, all seals weeping ()

Oil leak Slight oil misting around oil filter housing/oil cooler area. ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at rear differential

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,254 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 47,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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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PL10 WBZ 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 PL10 WBZ, 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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PL10 WBZ is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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