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C18 OBO

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,757 mi
Last recorded150,757 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 OBO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 150,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 148,382 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 143,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 139,685 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 135,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 132,634 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 132,634 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 122,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,955 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 108,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracks apparent in tred.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 48,034 miles

All tyres starting to cracking slightly

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)

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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C18 OBO is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black 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 C18 OBO, 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 C18 OBO registered?

C18 OBO is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is C18 OBO safe to buy?

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