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OV61 VBT

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,868 mi
Last recorded56,868 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 56,868 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 56,859 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 55,379 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 52,911 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,640 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 35,056 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 23,844 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 May 2017 18,343 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 7,746 miles

Centre Front Upper 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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OV61 VBT is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OV61 VBT, 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 OV61 VBT registered?

OV61 VBT is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is OV61 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 VBT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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