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SP61 YMC

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,955 mi
Last recorded29,955 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 YMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,955 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray's fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 29,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2025 29,866 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end inner and outer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end inner and outer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 29,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,694 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 28,694 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2253519 conti rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 25,374 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 25,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 22,366 miles

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

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 20,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 18,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished.

Nearside Front Tyre cracked/perished.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,713 miles

Offside Front light cracks forming

Nearside Front light cracks forming

Fail 17 Feb 2017 17,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible through crack (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front light cracks forming

Offside Front light cracks forming

Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,930 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 15,930 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 15,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,259 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,317 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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SP61 YMC is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP61 YMC, 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 SP61 YMC registered?

SP61 YMC is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is SP61 YMC safe to buy?

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