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LC61 ZFW

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,340 mi
Last recorded78,340 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 ZFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 78,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 78,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 67,526 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 67,526 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 48,389 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 48,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inner edge and very worn also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator x2 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and very worn on inner edge close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

brake wear light on

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,590 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,907 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 37,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 37,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 36,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 36,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,425 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 19,737 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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LC61 ZFW 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 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 LC61 ZFW, 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 LC61 ZFW registered?

LC61 ZFW is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is LC61 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 ZFW 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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