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LO51 RAN

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 RAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,969 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,442 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 82,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 74,234 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 74,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,168 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 68,168 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault rear sensor wire broken (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35/19r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,226 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 61,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,091 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2017 46,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,420 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low from inner ege

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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LO51 RAN is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO51 RAN, 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 LO51 RAN registered?

LO51 RAN is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is LO51 RAN safe to buy?

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