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M1 KBK

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,319 mi
Last recorded80,319 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 KBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,319 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,845 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 76,830 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 68,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 63,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured in two places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,924 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 59,922 miles

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

Tyre monitor light on

Pass 27 Jul 2019 55,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,910 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,167 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 44,162 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 30,547 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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M1 KBK is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M1 KBK, 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 M1 KBK registered?

M1 KBK is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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