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LJ61 OEV

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 OEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 84,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,385 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 76,687 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f washer jet inop drivers side ok

Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,318 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 52,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres, sidewalls cracked, no ply or cords exposed.

screen washers weak

Fail 9 Dec 2016 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil inner surface (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screen washers weak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,535 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,214 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 30,214 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 30,166 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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LJ61 OEV 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 81.3%.

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 LJ61 OEV, 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 LJ61 OEV registered?

LJ61 OEV is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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