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EK61 CTU

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,111 mi
Last recorded55,111 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 CTU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 55,111 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,655 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 54,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,629 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 9 May 2019 48,699 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 46,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 42,421 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 42,416 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,428 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 29,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,588 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 24,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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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EK61 CTU is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK61 CTU, 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 EK61 CTU registered?

EK61 CTU is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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