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PB55 BMW

2011 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB55 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 94,454 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 94,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,911 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,974 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,912 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 May 2016 36,281 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 30,804 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 30,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre tread bald at inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 20,945 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn low at inner edge

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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PB55 BMW is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PB55 BMW, 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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PB55 BMW is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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