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J50 GDR

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,629 mi
Last recorded45,629 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 GDR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 45,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential out put seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 40,294 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear right differential output shaft seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 36,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input shaft seal slightly weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 33,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input shaft seal slightly weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 30,224 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 28,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 24,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 13,854 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 7,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 4,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 2,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 2,172 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 1,828 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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J50 GDR is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 J50 GDR, 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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J50 GDR is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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