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SW11 GFK

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,333 mi
Last recorded60,333 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW11 GFK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 60,333 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front curved arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear headlamp level rods seized and bent

Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,458 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 57,457 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,426 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid / brake pad warning on (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 51,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,103 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 48,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 41,743 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 41,743 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs are corroded and worn on inside face off disc more so offside inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,818 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 36,817 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 30,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,702 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 25,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 20,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,580 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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SW11 GFK is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red 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 SW11 GFK, 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 SW11 GFK registered?

SW11 GFK is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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