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SM61 BYZ

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,867 mi
Last recorded44,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 BYZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 44,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 40,567 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 40,463 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2024 36,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 32,645 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,647 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,150 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 19,190 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 12,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 12,078 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 10,070 miles

Front Light scratch in windscreen caused by wiper blade..

Pass 29 Oct 2015 8,034 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 5,300 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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SM61 BYZ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SM61 BYZ, 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 SM61 BYZ registered?

SM61 BYZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SM61 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 BYZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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