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DE55 ADE

2011 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,776 mi
Last recorded114,776 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ADE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 114,776 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 106,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 98,910 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 91,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 81,739 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 81,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 71,363 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE55 ADE is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE55 ADE, 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

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What year was DE55 ADE registered?

DE55 ADE is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 April 2011.

Is DE55 ADE safe to buy?

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