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C8 DHF

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,997 mi
Last recorded91,997 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 DHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 91,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 91,997 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 89,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor kerbing scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 89,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 x 30 x 19 tyre corded 3/4 way around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil minor misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor kerbing scuffs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 85,836 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 80,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 75,973 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 72,604 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 72,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 71,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 67,364 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 67,341 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 60,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 53,704 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 53,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2016 43,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,492 miles

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

wipers deteriated slightly

Fail 5 May 2015 31,492 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

wipers deteriated slightly

Pass 16 May 2014 23,133 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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C8 DHF is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C8 DHF, 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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C8 DHF is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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