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YE61 VAK

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,695 mi
Last recorded136,695 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 VAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 136,695 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 129,753 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,639 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 111,363 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,182 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,407 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,056 miles

Undertray's fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,929 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,481 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 35,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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YE61 VAK is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE61 VAK, 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 YE61 VAK registered?

YE61 VAK is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YE61 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 VAK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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