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DFS 222

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,013 mi
Last recorded55,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFS 222
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 55,013 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 55,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 51,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 49,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs where vehicle has not been used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,156 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,633 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Nov 2020 46,301 miles

chip in screen

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 45,490 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 43,255 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,499 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,660 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 25,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DFS 222 is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFS 222, 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 DFS 222 registered?

DFS 222 is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is DFS 222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFS 222 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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