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FGZ 4241

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

62,920 mi
Last recorded62,920 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 4241
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 62,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 156,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 56,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 153,975 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 51,203 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 51,203 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 151,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 44,175 miles

o/s/f side light poor

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 144,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front head lamp faded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 136,382 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 128,861 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 37,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,747 miles

crack in center exhaust clamp

Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,519 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 115,493 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,475 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 32,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,232 miles

Small cracks in both front tyres,outer tread pattern,Not deep enough too reach cord at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,161 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,511 miles

airbag light on showing a fault

Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on showing a fault

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,409 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,504 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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FGZ 4241 is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 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 FGZ 4241, 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 FGZ 4241 registered?

FGZ 4241 is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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