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SM11 KJZ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,098 mi
Last recorded89,098 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 KJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner disc faces corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 88,641 miles

Front 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 80,303 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 71,551 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,334 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,811 miles

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

surface rust on both front brake discs

Fail 3 Jul 2020 64,811 miles

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

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

surface rust on both front brake discs

Pass 30 May 2019 64,412 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 58,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 44,105 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 44,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2016 33,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,014 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 12,049 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 KJZ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

SM11 KJZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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