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AV61 GAU

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 80,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 75,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 67,537 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 59,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 54,384 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,072 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 47,392 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Multiple fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured multiple fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,797 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 28,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,197 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,029 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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AV61 GAU is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AV61 GAU, 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 AV61 GAU registered?

AV61 GAU is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is AV61 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 GAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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