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BM04 MCW

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,371 mi
Last recorded72,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 MCW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 72,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 70,573 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,851 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,344 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,477 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 38,469 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 29,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r ram ben welded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,282 miles

n/s/r ram ben welded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,980 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 28,978 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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BM04 MCW is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BM04 MCW, 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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BM04 MCW is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 August 2011.

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