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PY61 AOZ

2011 BMW Z4

Yellow Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 AOZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 98,827 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,613 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 93,126 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,923 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,295 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 74,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly stiff to rotate

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,371 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 63,371 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,471 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,467 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,541 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 27,541 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PY61 AOZ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Yellow with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PY61 AOZ, 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 PY61 AOZ registered?

PY61 AOZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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