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SW51 KDW

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,986 mi
Last recorded26,986 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 KDW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 26,986 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 8 Aug 2025 25,090 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 25,090 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 22,188 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 22,187 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2023 18,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 18,250 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 17,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 17,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 15,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 15,270 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 13,635 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 8,494 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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SW51 KDW is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SW51 KDW, 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 SW51 KDW registered?

SW51 KDW is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is SW51 KDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 KDW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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