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WJ61 AXU

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 AXU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 70,000 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 69,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,734 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 62,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad looks to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low in places on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 46,241 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,183 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,158 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 18,790 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low in places

n/s rear tyre hars deep cut in tread (down to cords)

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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WJ61 AXU is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 WJ61 AXU, 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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What year was WJ61 AXU registered?

WJ61 AXU is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is WJ61 AXU safe to buy?

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