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PJ11 RYZ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,630 mi
Last recorded75,630 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 RYZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,630 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf osr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 75,630 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf osr (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 75,562 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf and osr worn on edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 65,426 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 65,426 miles

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

Brake warning light on dashboard

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS Light on dashboard

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 60,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,714 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 11,472 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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PJ11 RYZ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ11 RYZ, 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 PJ11 RYZ registered?

PJ11 RYZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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