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SD15 NJV

2015 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,493 mi
Last recorded120,493 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW Z433,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD15 NJV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 120,493 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 120,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 106,120 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 106,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,108 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 92,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and tyre is worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and tyre is worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,083 miles

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

Test carried out in wet conditions

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.86mm too bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

tyre pressures low on dash display

Pass 20 Oct 2018 26,427 miles

Front Chip in window outside swept area.

Fail 20 Oct 2018 26,427 miles

Front Chip in window outside swept area.

Road wheel more than one fixing missing Wheel Nut missing off all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 14,069 miles

some engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine or under body components

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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SD15 NJV is a 2015 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SD15 NJV, 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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What year was SD15 NJV registered?

SD15 NJV is a 2015 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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