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LS61 WLZ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,229 mi
Last recorded92,229 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 WLZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 92,229 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 20 Mar 2025 85,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 79,635 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 79,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,224 miles

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

Front wiper split and smearing

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 65,224 miles

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

Front wiper split and smearing

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,349 miles

all tyres slightly perished in tread

both rear tyres wearing/worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

nearside front tyre valve slight damage

Pass 11 Sep 2019 37,541 miles

Nearside Front damage to sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,653 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,589 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres close to wear indicators (approx 3mm)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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LS61 WLZ 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 86.7%.

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 LS61 WLZ, 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 LS61 WLZ registered?

LS61 WLZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LS61 WLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 WLZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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