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2010 BMW Z4 3.0L Petrol · M26 MAH

M26 MAH

2010 BMW Z4 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2010. Recorded mileage 95,020 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW Z4
Year / Origin
2010 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 13 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
95,020 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 13 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2010
Engine
2996cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history shows a minor trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test on 15 July 2025 at 95,020 miles passed following a failure just five days prior. That failure identified an ineffective fuel cap seal, a non-functional nearside stop lamp, and a frayed offside seat belt. While these issues were rectified to secure the pass, they indicate that the owner only addressed defects once prompted by an MOT failure. At 95,020 miles over 16 years, the car has covered a low average of approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluids. The mileage gap between the August 2023 test at 89,326 miles and the July 2024 test at 91,831 miles shows a period of only 2,505 miles driven, confirming a pattern of very low-frequency use leading up to the 2025 failures. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside seat belt for further fraying, as the recorded damage suggests material fatigue that may require full webbing replacement. The low mileage necessitates a thorough check of the suspension bushings, brake hoses, and tyre sidewalls which can perish from age regardless of distance driven. Since no structural corrosion or advisories were noted between 2022 and 2023, the chassis appears stable, but a physical inspection of the underbody for surface rust remains essential given the vehicle's age.

M26 MAH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
  • 95,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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M26 MAH Mileage History

  1. 25/10/202286,015 mi
  2. 31/08/202389,326 mi+3,311 mi
  3. 08/07/202491,831 mi+2,505 mi
  4. 10/07/202595,020 mi+3,189 mi
  5. 15/07/202595,020 mi

Average of roughly 3,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M26 MAH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 21:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW Z4 (M26 MAH) between October 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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