CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE11 AAX

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,621 mi
Last recorded86,621 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 AAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 86,621 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 80,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 80,383 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,331 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 70,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 70,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked in 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 60,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 58,891 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 58,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cut to cords multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked in 7 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,907 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 46,130 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 46,130 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall DANGEROUS DO NOT DRIVE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge where it is excessively worn DANGEROUS DO NOT DRIVE (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges DANGEROUS DO NO DRIVE

Offside Rear Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,930 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,733 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 37,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 30,273 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 30,273 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE11 AAX is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VE11 AAX, 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

How do I check the history of VE11 AAX?

You can check the full history of VE11 AAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE11 AAX registered?

VE11 AAX is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is VE11 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE11 AAX shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE11 AAX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE11 AAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.