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RO61 UPA

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,217 mi
Last recorded175,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 UPA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 175,217 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 164,865 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 164,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 153,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 141,941 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 131,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 123,140 miles

Front Inner Side od brake discs heavily corroded

Rear Inner Side of discs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2019 115,077 miles

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

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

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))

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Dec 2018 102,919 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 102,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,853 miles

Offside seat belt starting to fluff/fray

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread low on outer edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2015 65,411 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread low on outer edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,113 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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RO61 UPA is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO61 UPA, 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 RO61 UPA registered?

RO61 UPA is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is RO61 UPA safe to buy?

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