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18 ACT

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,943 mi
Last recorded36,943 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 ACT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 36,943 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 32,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 30,941 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 30,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 29,144 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 29,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 27,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 26,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel/slighty damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,707 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,060 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,628 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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18 ACT 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 18 ACT, 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 18 ACT registered?

18 ACT is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is 18 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 ACT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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