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F17 WLS

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,205 mi
Last recorded66,205 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 WLS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 66,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 64,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 62,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 59,103 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 59,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 57,208 miles

Brake pads warning on display; all pads OK

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 May 2021 56,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has several small cuts

Fail 26 Apr 2021 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has several small cuts

Pass 13 May 2020 55,578 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 51,948 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 44,012 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 44,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,931 miles

osr tyre cut sidewall no core showing

Fail 14 Dec 2016 31,931 miles

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

osr tyre cut sidewall no core showing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,204 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,660 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,364 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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F17 WLS is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 F17 WLS, 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 F17 WLS?

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What year was F17 WLS registered?

F17 WLS is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is F17 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 WLS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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