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R31 RYD

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,799 mi
Last recorded135,799 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 RYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 135,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 131,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 122,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 122,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 120,017 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 116,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 112,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 109,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 101,269 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 94,642 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 94,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 90,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 63,629 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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R31 RYD is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R31 RYD, 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 R31 RYD registered?

R31 RYD is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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