CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX11 VGE

2011 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,038 mi
Last recorded153,038 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX11 VGE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 153,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear bumper damaged but not sharp

Offside Front Brake back plate lose but not likely to become detached

Fail 18 Dec 2025 153,038 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear bumper damaged but not sharp

Offside Front Brake back plate lose but not likely to become detached

Pass 21 Nov 2024 138,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 136,751 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 109,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge +cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge +cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,357 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 74,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,108 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,050 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,761 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 39,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,185 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX11 VGE is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX11 VGE, 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

How do I check the history of CX11 VGE?

You can check the full history of CX11 VGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX11 VGE registered?

CX11 VGE is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is CX11 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX11 VGE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX11 VGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX11 VGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.