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YH11 HCY

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,135 mi
Last recorded113,135 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 HCY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has welded repairs (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 105,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,362 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has a number of repairs (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,109 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,094 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,349 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,427 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 48,427 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,250 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on the edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,283 miles

inner edge wear on both front tyres

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 HCY is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HCY, 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 YH11 HCY registered?

YH11 HCY is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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