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GU61 WHG

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,098 mi
Last recorded147,098 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 147,098 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 145,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 136,641 miles

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

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 1 Apr 2023 117,128 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,469 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 58,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,899 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,155 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,481 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,575 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 33,575 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 23,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,336 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 21,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WHG is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 GU61 WHG, 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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GU61 WHG is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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