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126 LMJ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,446 mi
Last recorded71,446 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration126 LMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL- RIM PROTECTOR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,253 miles

Offside Front 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 22 Jan 2021 58,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,822 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 49,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn close to legal limit inner shoulder worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,012 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 43,012 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))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,268 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,197 miles

front wipers slight smear

Pass 9 Aug 2014 20,051 miles

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

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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126 LMJ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,397 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 126 LMJ, 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 15 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 126 LMJ registered?

126 LMJ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 August 2011.

Is 126 LMJ safe to buy?

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