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YH61 AZW

2011 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,560 mi
Last recorded62,560 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 AZW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 62,560 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 26 Nov 2024 61,052 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 21 Nov 2023 58,635 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 29 Nov 2022 54,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 47,423 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 42,023 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,973 miles

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 41,973 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,288 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear and side walls have some cuts in them

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,252 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Sep 2016 31,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Aug 2015 25,719 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Nail in NSR tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2015 25,715 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly perished

Nail in NSR tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,991 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 19,987 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre slightly perished

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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YH61 AZW is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH61 AZW, 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 YH61 AZW registered?

YH61 AZW is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is YH61 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 AZW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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