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YH11 GJZ

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,292 mi
Last recorded88,292 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 GJZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 88,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 83,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,505 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 78,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,450 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2022 67,422 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,491 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 52,675 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,184 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 34,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil residue on back of engine on underside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 23,126 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 23,126 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.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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YH11 GJZ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH11 GJZ, 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 YH11 GJZ registered?

YH11 GJZ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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