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YC61 ODA

2011 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,529 mi
Last recorded83,529 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 ODA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 83,529 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 83,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 18 May 2024 83,415 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 80,878 miles

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

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

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

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 77,397 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 72,474 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 60,558 miles

heavy wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2020 60,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

brake bulb warning light on

heavy wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 48,319 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,652 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,628 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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YC61 ODA is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 YC61 ODA, 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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YC61 ODA is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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