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VE61 JGV

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,269 mi
Last recorded57,269 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 JGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 57,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 46,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 45,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 35,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 34,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2017 25,202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,671 miles

Nearside Front Face of Brake disc slightly corroded on edge

Offside Front Face of Brake disc slightly corroded on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,579 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 11,374 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 11,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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
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VE61 JGV is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE61 JGV, 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 VE61 JGV registered?

VE61 JGV is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is VE61 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 JGV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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