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GL11 ZCA

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,577 mi
Last recorded26,577 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL11 ZCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 26,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 26,150 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 26,086 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 25,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 24,889 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 24,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,903 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 22,833 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced intermittent (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittent (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 21,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 21,249 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 21,241 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 17,835 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 16,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,808 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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GL11 ZCA is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black 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 GL11 ZCA, 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 GL11 ZCA registered?

GL11 ZCA is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 August 2011.

Is GL11 ZCA safe to buy?

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