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RO05 DVM

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,668 mi
Last recorded74,668 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 DVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 74,668 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and weathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 69,789 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 69,789 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,883 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 64,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (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))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,407 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 58,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 51,098 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked both edges o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,937 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,537 miles

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,rear tyre treads getting low,oversills & undershields fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,427 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 25,424 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,912 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 18,912 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 17,791 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,439 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 14,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear 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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RO05 DVM is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO05 DVM, 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 RO05 DVM registered?

RO05 DVM is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 July 2011.

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