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BG61 AEV

2011 BMW Z4

Brown Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,243 mi
Last recorded161,243 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 AEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 161,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine has an intermittent misfire

n/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/f tyre worn badly on the inner edge

Fail 10 May 2022 161,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine has an intermittent misfire

n/s number plate lamp dim

o/s/f tyre worn badly on the inner edge

Pass 27 May 2021 152,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2021 152,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2020 139,634 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 122,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,426 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 103,128 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured in two places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 86,986 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 86,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 72,530 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,178 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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BG61 AEV is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Brown with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG61 AEV, 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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BG61 AEV is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 December 2011.

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