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FD11 ZBC

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,360 mi
Last recorded99,360 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 ZBC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 99,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted preventing in section (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 99,335 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted preventing in section (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 92,115 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,852 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,883 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,461 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,782 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,612 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated, n/s/f brake wear sensor rubbing on wheel

Fail 25 Apr 2018 54,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated, n/s/f brake wear sensor rubbing on wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,308 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,311 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,118 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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FD11 ZBC is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black 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 FD11 ZBC, 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.

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What year was FD11 ZBC registered?

FD11 ZBC is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 6 August 2011.

Is FD11 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD11 ZBC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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