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HV61 ETE

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,638 mi
Last recorded122,638 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 ETE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 122,638 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 122,592 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,785 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 115,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,742 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,145 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 71,145 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 62,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,335 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,795 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 47,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,717 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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HV61 ETE is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc 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 HV61 ETE, 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 HV61 ETE registered?

HV61 ETE is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is HV61 ETE safe to buy?

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