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B12 SKN

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,138 mi
Last recorded66,138 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 SKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,138 miles

Rear 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 rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 63,225 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 63,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 56,177 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 56,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 48,266 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,354 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 41,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,846 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 41,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,640 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 41,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,526 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2017 33,526 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Tyres worn on edges

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,437 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 21,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,938 miles

Electronic damper control warning light on.

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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B12 SKN is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B12 SKN, 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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B12 SKN is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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