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VU15 BRX

2015 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,693 mi
Last recorded86,693 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW Z433,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 BRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,693 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,668 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 84,654 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,845 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 82,845 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,814 miles

Front brake pad wear sensor broken, light on dash

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake pad wear sensor broken, light on dash

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,780 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,694 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 67,694 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,036 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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VU15 BRX is a 2015 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU15 BRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU15 BRX registered?

VU15 BRX is a 2015 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 March 2015.

Is VU15 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU15 BRX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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