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S406 CPD

2011 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,016 mi
Last recorded139,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z327,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 CPD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 139,016 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 138,473 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 132,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 129,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 127,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 124,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,208 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,017 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 113,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ofside parking brake, reduced performance

Fail 7 Nov 2012 113,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fault warning lamp illuminated

ofside parking brake, reduced performance

Pass 17 May 2011 109,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 103,893 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 98,964 miles

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

advise bonnet catch stiff operation will probably break soon

Pass 4 Dec 2008 98,964 miles

advise bonnet catch stiff operation will probably break soon

Pass 17 Dec 2007 90,547 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 79,277 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 79,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 71,583 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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S406 CPD is a 2011 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 27,603 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 Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S406 CPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 15 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S406 CPD is a 2011 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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