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MS55 JBS

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,529 mi
Last recorded48,529 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS55 JBS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 48,529 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel weld repair x1

Offside Rear Wheel weld repair x3

Pass 23 Apr 2025 48,438 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 48,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 45,509 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 45,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 45,486 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 40,943 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2022 34,863 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 34,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 34,335 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 33,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 31,313 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,773 miles

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

cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,260 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,255 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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MS55 JBS is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red 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 MS55 JBS, 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 MS55 JBS registered?

MS55 JBS is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is MS55 JBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS55 JBS 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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