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SA61 THV

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,730 mi
Last recorded90,730 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 THV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 90,730 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 87,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,781 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,100 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,528 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 68,818 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,050 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 66,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,280 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2019 65,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 63,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,353 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders/edges - 225/35/19

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 50,401 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,828 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,507 miles

advise 2xrear tyres approx 2mm

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 THV 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 72.2%.

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 SA61 THV, 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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SA61 THV is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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