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A18 LAV

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2026 86,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,834 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 56,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres going bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 51,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 49,514 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 48,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various components corroding.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 47,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,068 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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A18 LAV is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 LAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 LAV registered?

A18 LAV is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is A18 LAV safe to buy?

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