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W29 GAM

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,221 mi
Last recorded105,221 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW29 GAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 105,221 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 105,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 100,872 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 100,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both fronts (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 225/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,610 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front small stone chip in windscreen

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2021 81,724 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,105 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 74,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 67,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front 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 25 May 2017 65,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,712 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre tread 2mm bald edges

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 36,135 miles

Both front tyres inner side wall starting to split

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

O/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,135 miles

Both front tyres inner side wall starting to split

N/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

O/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,585 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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W29 GAM is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W29 GAM, 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.

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W29 GAM is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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