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MK61 LJF

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,857 mi
Last recorded104,857 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 LJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 104,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 87,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator has intermittent fault.

Oil leak, but not excessive Near oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 9 Aug 2021 87,935 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessive wear on inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator has intermittent fault.

Oil leak, but not excessive Near oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,845 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 82,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,142 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,184 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,461 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 30,279 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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MK61 LJF is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK61 LJF, 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 MK61 LJF registered?

MK61 LJF is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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