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NC11 HBZ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC11 HBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 96,175 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 94,736 miles

chip in front windscreen

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Fail 30 May 2025 94,658 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim face x2 - marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly as per sidewall instruction

Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,601 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge marked white - cords exposed through cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 86,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the inner shoulder smooth and tyre cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 86,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing the inner shoulder smooth and tyre cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 83,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 83,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 74,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,052 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen zones `a & b`

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 71,051 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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))

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

damage to windscreen zones `a & b`

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,819 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,634 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,692 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,224 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Cracks in both front tyre inner sidewalls.

Cuts in all tyre treads.

Front number plate adrift, but secure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NC11 HBZ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NC11 HBZ, 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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NC11 HBZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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