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YC11 ZSZ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,862 mi
Last recorded84,862 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 ZSZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 84,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 81,082 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 80,998 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 74,040 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle out put seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 74,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle out put seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,856 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,517 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 59,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 44,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 35,834 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 35,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 2 Dec 2016 28,901 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 28,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,364 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 18,364 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZSZ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YC11 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC11 ZSZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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