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P30 BJL

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,825 mi
Last recorded70,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 BJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 70,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 69,843 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 69,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn approx 65% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn approx 65% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 62,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,093 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 52,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,112 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 49,091 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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 33,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,979 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,491 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on extreme inner egdes and also have splits on inner side walls

Both rear tyres wearing low on extreme inner egdes and have deep cuts in tread

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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P30 BJL is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P30 BJL, 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 P30 BJL registered?

P30 BJL is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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