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RF15 NBL

2015 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,300 mi
Last recorded70,300 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW Z433,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF15 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 70,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 66,971 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 66,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 59,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel fractured both cracked inner faces (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,457 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 52,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ bald inner edge & cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 45,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cut outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner edges (stepped) ADVISE new ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,146 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 11,843 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 11,332 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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RF15 NBL is a 2015 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 33,482 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 RF15 NBL, 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 11 years old, this BMW Z4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RF15 NBL is a 2015 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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