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SM11 HPE

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,374 mi
Last recorded52,374 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 HPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 52,374 miles

under-sealed

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2025 51,813 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 49,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 46,581 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 45,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,460 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 43,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 32,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2 mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,957 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 22,751 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS ARE FITTED

Pass 16 May 2017 20,120 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 12,077 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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SM11 HPE is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SM11 HPE, 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 SM11 HPE registered?

SM11 HPE is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 May 2011.

Is SM11 HPE safe to buy?

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