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SOF 18E

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,657 mi
Last recorded60,657 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOF 18E
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 60,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,536 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 58,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,356 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 53,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 49,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 41,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,897 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 30,897 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,693 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 25,693 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 20,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,029 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 15,266 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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SOF 18E is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 SOF 18E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOF 18E registered?

SOF 18E is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 August 2010.

Is SOF 18E safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOF 18E shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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