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G9 PDJ

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,507 mi
Last recorded82,507 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 PDJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERSIDE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 82,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERSIDE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 WORN APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 79,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2025 79,125 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,494 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak, unable to determine if engine or transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,494 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak, unable to determine if engine or transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,711 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 67,683 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,816 miles

engine management lamp on

fluid leak around gearbox area

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,650 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 25,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G9 PDJ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G9 PDJ, 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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G9 PDJ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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