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CT11 DFY

2011 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,538 mi
Last recorded117,538 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT11 DFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 117,538 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 117,538 miles

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 102,342 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 102,335 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,920 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 100,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,746 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,745 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,397 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 SMALL CRACKS (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 94,388 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 SMALL CRACKS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,897 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,584 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,240 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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CT11 DFY is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CT11 DFY, 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 CT11 DFY registered?

CT11 DFY is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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