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W5 COE

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 COE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 53,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2026 111,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 52,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 52,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 109,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 107,553 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,729 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 106,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 49,205 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 105,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 103,877 miles

exhaust slight blow middle section o/s/f alloy wheel has two bolts missing out of the rim

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,125 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 99,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,922 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 47,914 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 92,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front WHEEL MISSING 2 SPLIT RIM SECURING BOLTS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,354 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,513 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 45,513 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,146 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2013 69,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,878 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,737 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 63,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,944 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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W5 COE is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W5 COE, 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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What year was W5 COE registered?

W5 COE is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 May 2010.

Is W5 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 COE shows 39 tests with a 87.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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