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V33 SDB

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,007 mi
Last recorded110,007 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 SDB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 110,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 110,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 99,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 82,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,072 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 69,067 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) this has excessive play ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,852 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 30,852 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,826 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,982 miles

Both front tyres worn/bold on edges

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 27,982 miles

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

Both front tyres worn/bold on edges

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,183 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 15,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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V33 SDB 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 76.5%.

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 V33 SDB, 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 V33 SDB registered?

V33 SDB is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 February 2011.

Is V33 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 SDB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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