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AY61 WNO

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 74,223 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2024 68,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,741 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 63,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,516 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,158 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,718 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 42,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,906 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 33,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,044 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

Fail 6 Dec 2016 27,044 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in offside rear tyre (no cord/ply exposed)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 17,443 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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AY61 WNO is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY61 WNO, 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 AY61 WNO registered?

AY61 WNO is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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