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YJ11 NPY

2011 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,212 mi
Last recorded64,212 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ11 NPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 64,182 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 60,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 57,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 53,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 48,755 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 48,755 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 45,852 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 38,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 32,418 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 32,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,194 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 3,141 miles

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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YJ11 NPY is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ11 NPY, 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 YJ11 NPY registered?

YJ11 NPY is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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