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OY61 LXZ

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 LXZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,163 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,163 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,132 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,968 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 69,968 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 57,732 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 53,105 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,729 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,209 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 31,209 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 25,691 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 18,265 miles

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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OY61 LXZ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY61 LXZ, 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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What year was OY61 LXZ registered?

OY61 LXZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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