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V30 DCT

2010 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,499 mi
Last recorded102,499 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 DCT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 102,499 miles

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

Nearside Front disc backing plate loose

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front disc backing plate loose

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,310 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 100,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,086 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension warning lights on.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,076 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,012 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 86,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,273 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,712 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,297 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,978 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 43,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,496 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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V30 DCT is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V30 DCT, 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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V30 DCT is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 December 2010.

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