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SA61 BYV

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,365 mi
Last recorded82,365 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 BYV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 82,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 75,879 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 69,732 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2023 63,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 55,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 51,099 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,375 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,744 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to cord

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,185 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,560 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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SA61 BYV is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA61 BYV, 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 SA61 BYV registered?

SA61 BYV is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is SA61 BYV safe to buy?

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