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OU61 FPJ

2011 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,225 mi
Last recorded53,225 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 FPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 53,225 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 53,225 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 51,260 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 51,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 48,545 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 45,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,513 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 43,513 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 40,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 36,535 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,897 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 32,897 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 17,115 miles

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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OU61 FPJ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OU61 FPJ, 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

How do I check the history of OU61 FPJ?

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What year was OU61 FPJ registered?

OU61 FPJ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is OU61 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU61 FPJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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