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V5 XTC

2015 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,544 mi
Last recorded53,544 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW Z433,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 XTC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 53,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 51,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 92,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,447 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 90,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 50,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 84,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 84,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,722 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,535 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 44,592 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 44,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,651 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 80,649 miles

Brake performance not tested Metal Brake Pipe Due To Burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 76,556 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 76,556 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,408 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 69,408 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,876 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 62,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35.18R/F (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

rear disc face

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 52,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 10,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,095 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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V5 XTC is a 2015 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 V5 XTC, 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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V5 XTC is a 2015 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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