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J115 TYN

2011 BMW Z4

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

111,038 mi
Last recorded111,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ115 TYN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 111,038 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2026 145,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,305 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 22 Feb 2025 144,691 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,287 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 144,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 95,352 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 95,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 142,439 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 89,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 141,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,927 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 84,926 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,371 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 140,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,279 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 80,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,716 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 75,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,893 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

off side front brake hose perrished

play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2019 136,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2018 132,532 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 57,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 49,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 115,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 115,567 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 109,904 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 109,904 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 82,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,947 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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J115 TYN is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 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 J115 TYN, 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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J115 TYN is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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