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AB61 CUS

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,249 mi
Last recorded44,249 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB61 CUS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 44,249 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 44,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 42,681 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAY (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 41,140 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,500 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,805 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,451 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 36,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,164 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 32,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,711 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 29,711 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,556 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit /outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged slight crack (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,188 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,839 miles

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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AB61 CUS is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AB61 CUS, 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 AB61 CUS registered?

AB61 CUS is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is AB61 CUS safe to buy?

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