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GK61 BUW

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,977 mi
Last recorded83,977 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 BUW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 83,977 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 83,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,340 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 73,309 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 68,603 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 68,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,182 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 64,178 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,531 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,601 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,360 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 24,360 miles

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

Cuts/Splits on inner sidewall of both front tyres,n/s/f is worse than o/s/f

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,962 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 BUW is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BUW, 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 GK61 BUW registered?

GK61 BUW is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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