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BM52 BEE

2011 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 BEE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 137,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 125,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 125,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake hose swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,988 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 84,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,958 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 45,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,738 miles

Front discs are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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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BM52 BEE is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BM52 BEE, 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 BM52 BEE registered?

BM52 BEE is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is BM52 BEE safe to buy?

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