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HW61 ARO

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,392 mi
Last recorded33,392 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 ARO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 33,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 31,444 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 31,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension/brake components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 29,245 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished cracking all around , also outer shoulder has a deep cut ( yellow mark ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 28,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,544 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 26,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 24,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,558 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 19,732 miles

Offside Front cut to tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2016 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front cut to tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has Puncture

Pass 2 Dec 2014 4,015 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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HW61 ARO is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW61 ARO, 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

How do I check the history of HW61 ARO?

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What year was HW61 ARO registered?

HW61 ARO is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is HW61 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW61 ARO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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