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YA11 EET

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,887 mi
Last recorded105,887 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 EET
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 105,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 83,997 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 83,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,140 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 79,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x1 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 71,795 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,078 miles

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,522 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 49,330 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 49,229 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres and wheel rims have slight kerb marks in them

both front tyres are worn on edges

both rear tyres are worn on edges

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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YA11 EET is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA11 EET, 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 YA11 EET registered?

YA11 EET is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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