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MF61 LNK

2011 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,178 mi
Last recorded78,178 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 LNK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 78,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,648 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 73,506 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and brake pads both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 30 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked perished and heavily worn on inner edge (almost to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked perished and heavily worn on inner edge (almost to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 49,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2017 49,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,428 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,729 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,036 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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MF61 LNK is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 MF61 LNK, 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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MF61 LNK is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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