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FY11 XVG

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 XVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 95,287 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 95,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 29 May 2024 91,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 83,352 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 83,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,920 miles

cut in tyre outer sidewall o/s/f.not to cords

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front number plate insecure at outer edges

Fail 26 Feb 2021 69,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cut in tyre outer sidewall o/s/f.not to cords

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front number plate insecure at outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,122 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 54,672 miles

both front disc inner face edges corroded

nearside front tyre inner side wall cut, but not to cords/ply

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front disc inner face edges lightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 42,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front disc inner face outer edges corroded slightly

nearside front tyre inner edge bold, also outer side wall cut/damaged but not to cords/ply

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,498 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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FY11 XVG is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY11 XVG, 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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FY11 XVG is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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