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KAZ 1231

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,217 mi
Last recorded111,217 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 1231
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 111,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 107,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 104,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (225/35r19) RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge down to cords (225/35r19) RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 103,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 99,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and only braking on part of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,560 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,294 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 82,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 78,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,033 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,841 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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KAZ 1231 is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KAZ 1231, 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 KAZ 1231 registered?

KAZ 1231 is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is KAZ 1231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAZ 1231 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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