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F36 LAL

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,659 mi
Last recorded87,659 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF36 LAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,659 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,123 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 83,123 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,819 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,541 miles

Near side tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,023 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 56,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,219 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 39,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,750 miles

Both front tyres 2.0mm on inner/outer edges & perished

N/S/R tyre 3.0mm on inner/outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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F36 LAL is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F36 LAL, 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 F36 LAL registered?

F36 LAL is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is F36 LAL safe to buy?

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