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J3 XGS

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,823 mi
Last recorded45,823 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 XGS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 45,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 43,591 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 43,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 35 18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,300 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 39,300 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,557 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 25 Mar 2021 36,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,890 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,251 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both void of tread on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,813 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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J3 XGS is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J3 XGS, 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 J3 XGS registered?

J3 XGS is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is J3 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 XGS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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