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B9 HLG

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,061 mi
Last recorded67,061 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 HLG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 67,061 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 56,663 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 49,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,308 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 45,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 40,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 40,364 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 39,447 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 12 Dec 2018 39,015 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,371 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,563 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 17,458 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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B9 HLG is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B9 HLG, 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 B9 HLG registered?

B9 HLG is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is B9 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 HLG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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