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BV61 OAX

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,003 mi
Last recorded69,003 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 67,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 67,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,422 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 61,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 65,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Switch/Linkage device damaged/missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,582 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel rim deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2022 51,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel rim deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,396 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,861 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 38,861 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,671 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 17,439 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BV61 OAX is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV61 OAX, 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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BV61 OAX is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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