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GU61 LRE

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,190 mi
Last recorded76,190 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 LRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 76,190 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2024 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer has chunks out of side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2022 61,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,764 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,372 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2020 54,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2019 46,335 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,531 miles

Front n/s &o/s front tyre splitting on inner sidewall to tread.

Pass 27 May 2016 29,102 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 12,638 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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GU61 LRE is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 GU61 LRE, 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 GU61 LRE registered?

GU61 LRE is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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