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N222 JHT

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests43 (30 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate69.8%

Mileage

88,779 mi
Last recorded88,779 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 JHT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

30 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 176,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over fuel tank & to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s & o/s to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has a lot of negative camber

Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,285 miles

Nearside Rear indicator has leds not working

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 85,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear indicator has leds not working

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 173,198 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s & o/s to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel has negative camber

Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 169,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension has negative camber

Fail 10 Jan 2023 169,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear suspension has negative camber

Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,951 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 166,242 miles

Offside Rear suspension showing negative camber

Fail 25 Jan 2022 166,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension showing negative camber

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,859 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 161,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 154,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 154,091 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 May 2019 63,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,007 miles

Both front brake discs are pitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 59,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 116,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

TPMS light on

Pass 19 May 2017 54,723 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,874 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,591 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 50,257 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,605 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 100,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade excess deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,656 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,630 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 36,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,990 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 80,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,063 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,192 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 71,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 64,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,505 miles

slight movement in rear axle bushs

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,049 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 45,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N222 JHT is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.8%.

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 N222 JHT, 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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N222 JHT is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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