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VK11 YHD

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 YHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 96,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,583 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 92,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 90,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 88,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,691 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 86,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 83,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 79,915 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 79,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Pad has gone metal to metal on disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges approx. 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges approx. 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,008 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,007 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 72,149 miles

Eml on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 66,363 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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VK11 YHD 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 80%.

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 VK11 YHD, 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 VK11 YHD registered?

VK11 YHD is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is VK11 YHD safe to buy?

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