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WH05 BYE

2010 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,907 mi
Last recorded103,907 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Z447,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 103,907 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 103,907 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 102,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,654 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 100,654 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 98,334 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerbing strip damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,784 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine cam cover gasket leaking on to hot turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerbing strip damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire not attached to pads (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,103 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,255 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 77,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 74,267 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 74,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 57,866 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 38,247 miles

front tyres wrong size fitted with 255/30r19 should be 225/35r19

Fail 20 May 2013 38,247 miles

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

front tyres wrong size fitted with 255/30r19 should be 225/35r19

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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WH05 BYE is a 2010 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WH05 BYE, 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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WH05 BYE is a 2010 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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