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BD61 PWE

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,635 mi
Last recorded107,635 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 PWE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 107,635 miles

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,555 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,216 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 94,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,193 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 86,193 miles

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

Offside Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,828 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,363 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2020 75,362 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,493 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 71,493 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,082 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,675 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,524 miles

Front washers poor effort

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,112 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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BD61 PWE is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD61 PWE, 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 BD61 PWE registered?

BD61 PWE is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is BD61 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 PWE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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