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AK11 TKY

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,027 mi
Last recorded204,027 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 TKY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 204,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 196,748 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring inspection.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 170,445 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2023 170,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2022 144,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2022 144,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 117,769 miles

steering rack slightly rough lock to lock

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack slightly rough lock to lock

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner shoulder, close to cords (STRONG ADVISE!) (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack slightly rough lock to lock

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,246 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,650 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,460 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,945 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 49,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 41,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,085 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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AK11 TKY is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red 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 AK11 TKY, 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 AK11 TKY registered?

AK11 TKY is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 April 2011.

Is AK11 TKY safe to buy?

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