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PY11 EWL

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,202 mi
Last recorded41,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 EWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 41,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 40,423 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 39,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 38,779 miles

all brake discs have light corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,275 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,928 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 36,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,137 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 34,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,728 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,666 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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PY11 EWL is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY11 EWL, 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 PY11 EWL registered?

PY11 EWL is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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