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EK11 BAO

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,530 mi
Last recorded54,530 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 BAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 54,530 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 54,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 52,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre light cracking to outer edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,636 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,567 miles

engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,284 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2015 30,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,330 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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EK11 BAO is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK11 BAO, 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 EK11 BAO?

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What year was EK11 BAO registered?

EK11 BAO is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is EK11 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 BAO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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