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R2 NKJ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,041 mi
Last recorded70,041 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 NKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 70,041 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,056 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 69,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 67,019 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 64,905 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,835 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 60,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 53,970 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 53,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,907 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 52,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,218 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,056 miles

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

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

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

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 7,880 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,809 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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R2 NKJ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R2 NKJ, 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 R2 NKJ registered?

R2 NKJ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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