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SV61 SMX

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,764 mi
Last recorded44,764 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 SMX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 44,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,203 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 42,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 40,458 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 40,383 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs worn on inside

Pass 22 Sep 2022 39,826 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion with age

Fail 16 Sep 2022 39,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion with age

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,433 miles

General suspension corrosion with age at rear subframe

Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,221 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 34,221 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 31,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 31,870 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,436 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 29,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 24,923 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 24,923 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 14,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SMX is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SMX, 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 SV61 SMX registered?

SV61 SMX is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SV61 SMX safe to buy?

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