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SV61 HCU

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,953 mi
Last recorded79,953 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 HCU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 79,953 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 72,631 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 69,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,451 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 50,451 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,503 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,794 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 38,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 31,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,239 miles

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,884 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 21,024 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,981 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 6,335 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 6,319 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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SV61 HCU is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SV61 HCU, 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 SV61 HCU registered?

SV61 HCU is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 September 2011.

Is SV61 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 HCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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