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FS05 FAZ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,629 mi
Last recorded95,629 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS05 FAZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,629 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 95,629 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot open bonnet. (3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,540 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,104 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 93,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,332 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,156 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,912 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,422 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,155 miles

o/s/r brake pad warning wire loose

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,493 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,244 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,111 miles

Road wheel cracked o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear inner pads look low, measure at 5mm

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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FS05 FAZ 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 FS05 FAZ, 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 FS05 FAZ registered?

FS05 FAZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is FS05 FAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS05 FAZ 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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