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FY61 OTT

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,523 mi
Last recorded72,523 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 OTT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 72,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,189 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 65,546 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 65,505 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,635 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,478 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 45,035 miles

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

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

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 May 2018 45,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,676 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,483 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 28,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,108 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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FY61 OTT is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY61 OTT, 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 FY61 OTT registered?

FY61 OTT is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is FY61 OTT safe to buy?

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