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WJ11 YKZ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,419 mi
Last recorded52,419 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 YKZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,419 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 42,352 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 41,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 39,562 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 39,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 37,441 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 37,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,673 miles

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

Front brake discs thin

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2019 29,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs thin

Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 19,798 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 16,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,278 miles

Cracks in both front tyres and damage on side walls.

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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WJ11 YKZ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ11 YKZ, 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 WJ11 YKZ registered?

WJ11 YKZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is WJ11 YKZ safe to buy?

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