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RA61 MLU

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,616 mi
Last recorded57,616 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 MLU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 57,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 57,049 miles

Rear surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension radius arms

Pass 11 Dec 2023 59,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 55,870 miles

Rear brake discs worn.

Front brake discs worn and in poor condition.

Front tyre treads starting to perish.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,101 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,093 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 53,093 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,097 miles

Deep cut in o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,648 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 43,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,442 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,615 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RA61 MLU is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RA61 MLU, 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 RA61 MLU registered?

RA61 MLU is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is RA61 MLU safe to buy?

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