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IBZ 949

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,012 mi
Last recorded93,012 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIBZ 949
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 93,012 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 93,012 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 92,274 miles

Rear Underbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2025 92,274 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2024 91,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 88,621 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 88,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 80,327 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 80,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 72,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2020 71,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 61,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 50,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 41,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 31,032 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 23,071 miles

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 13,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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IBZ 949 is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 IBZ 949, 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 IBZ 949 registered?

IBZ 949 is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is IBZ 949 safe to buy?

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