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YG11 OBU

2011 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,429 mi
Last recorded161,429 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 161,429 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 161,224 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 154,262 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 146,142 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 146,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 129,585 miles

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

both rear wheels repaired

Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,898 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 114,842 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,625 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,738 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,590 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 36,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YG11 OBU is a 2011 BMW Z4 in White 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 YG11 OBU, 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 YG11 OBU registered?

YG11 OBU is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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