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YC11 VLY

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VLY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,741 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,861 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 80,784 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 76,203 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,200 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 75,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,308 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,075 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,416 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,844 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 12,354 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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YC11 VLY is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red 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 YC11 VLY, 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 YC11 VLY registered?

YC11 VLY is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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