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LJ61 KCV

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 KCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,274 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 85,001 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 84,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 83,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 82,423 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 80,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 79,008 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,953 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 60,357 miles

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,257 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LJ61 KCV is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red 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 LJ61 KCV, 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 LJ61 KCV registered?

LJ61 KCV is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is LJ61 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ61 KCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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