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NL61 GFY

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,261 mi
Last recorded98,261 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 GFY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 98,261 miles

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

Radiator fan noisy

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 91,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 83,421 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 83,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,403 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,323 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,323 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,958 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 65,583 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 65,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,053 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,049 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder splits in several locations. (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,372 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 34,368 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 15,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL61 GFY is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NL61 GFY, 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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NL61 GFY is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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