2010 BMW Z4 · 7,168 MOT tests
2010 BMW Z4 reliability
2010 BMW Z4s fail 19.3% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 Z4 years (7,168 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 19.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 65,570
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,168
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 2.3% of tests fail here (494% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Suspension5%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Wheels2.3%
- Brakes2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 1.7%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.56%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.3%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.85%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.86%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.53%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 BMW Z4 reliable?
2010 BMW Z4s fail 19.3% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 Z4 years (7,168 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.79% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.81% of tests), road wheel fractured or welded defect (1.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 BMW Z4 shows 65,570 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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