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PJ61 YFD

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,493 mi
Last recorded128,493 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 YFD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 128,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 116,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 102,623 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,573 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 76,026 miles

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Pass 30 Jan 2021 67,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On Limit !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 67,849 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 67,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 50,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 40,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,375 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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PJ61 YFD is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 PJ61 YFD, 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 PJ61 YFD registered?

PJ61 YFD is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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