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JIL 2248

2011 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,438 mi
Last recorded40,438 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 2248
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 40,438 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,919 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 37,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,156 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 34,152 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 30,925 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 23,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,760 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 15,837 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,041 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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JIL 2248 is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JIL 2248, 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 JIL 2248 registered?

JIL 2248 is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is JIL 2248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 2248 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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