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DG61 VBT

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,677 mi
Last recorded58,677 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 VBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 58,677 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 58,677 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 56,684 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 56,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 55,259 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,014 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 48,536 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,513 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,524 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 26,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ball joint was seized . Lubricated and freed off. (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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DG61 VBT is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG61 VBT, 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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DG61 VBT is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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