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DE61 VNB

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,671 mi
Last recorded75,671 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VNB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,671 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edge

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 69,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 63,111 miles

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 61,830 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,792 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,125 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 60,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,636 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 58,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,668 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside wingmirror and casing damaged

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 50,668 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Brake warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside wingmirror and casing damaged

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,154 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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DE61 VNB is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE61 VNB, 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 DE61 VNB registered?

DE61 VNB is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DE61 VNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VNB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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