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EX61 SXA

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,678 mi
Last recorded108,678 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SXA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,210 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 106,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 106,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Wheel has a total of 8 fractures. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,991 miles

Rear both rear tyres slightly wearing at inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2022 104,644 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both rear tyres slightly wearing at inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 95,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect seepage of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Fail 25 Sep 2020 87,915 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured multiple cracks to the inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect seepage of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 30 Dec 2019 82,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight seepage of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,553 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,701 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 71,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,476 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 66,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,613 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 15 Sep 2014 44,613 miles

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

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)

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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EX61 SXA is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EX61 SXA, 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 EX61 SXA registered?

EX61 SXA is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is EX61 SXA safe to buy?

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