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GK61 AEC

2011 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,875 mi
Last recorded63,875 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 AEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 63,875 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 60,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 11 Dec 2024 60,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 28 Dec 2023 59,923 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 59,923 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 55,275 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 55,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 53,808 miles

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

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 11 Nov 2019 51,955 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,268 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 45,266 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,861 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,171 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,508 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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GK61 AEC is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK61 AEC, 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 GK61 AEC registered?

GK61 AEC is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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