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JAZ 1266

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,542 mi
Last recorded62,542 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 1266
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 62,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 62,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,364 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 57,363 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2022 54,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,264 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,127 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 48,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,989 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2018 43,989 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 38,109 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 38,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,644 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,113 miles

Front brake discs black and pitted

Rear both rear tyres worn inner edge away close to 0mm

Fail 27 Aug 2015 33,113 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake discs black and pitted

Rear both rear tyres worn inner edge away close to 0mm

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,810 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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JAZ 1266 is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JAZ 1266, 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 JAZ 1266 registered?

JAZ 1266 is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is JAZ 1266 safe to buy?

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