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A8 SPB

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,605 mi
Last recorded74,605 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SPB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 73,185 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 73,172 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 71,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 68,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,881 miles

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

major repair to off side rear wheel.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,823 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,747 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 41,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,017 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 38,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,665 miles

Both front tyres are cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 30,608 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both front tyres are cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A8 SPB is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 SPB, 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

How do I check the history of A8 SPB?

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What year was A8 SPB registered?

A8 SPB is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is A8 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 SPB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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