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J1 SCL

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,272 mi
Last recorded28,272 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 SCL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 28,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 28,156 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 27,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 27,980 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 24,858 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 24,858 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 23,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,153 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,017 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,846 miles

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

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

both front tyres deterioated and wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Sep 2015 18,845 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres deterioated and wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,895 miles

nearside washer jet leaking

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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J1 SCL is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J1 SCL, 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

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What year was J1 SCL registered?

J1 SCL is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is J1 SCL safe to buy?

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