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FRZ 688

2011 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,679 mi
Last recorded79,679 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 688
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 79,679 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 75,016 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 69,267 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,201 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 57,146 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 52,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 411,024 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 41,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,984 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,126 miles

n/s rear tyre worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,962 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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FRZ 688 is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 FRZ 688, 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 FRZ 688?

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What year was FRZ 688 registered?

FRZ 688 is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is FRZ 688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 688 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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