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YT61 GFJ

2011 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,437 mi
Last recorded56,437 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Z444,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 GFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,437 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 56,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 43,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 43,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 40,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2022 40,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,262 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,004 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 33,004 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 30,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,493 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,107 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

t p m light on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 27,095 miles

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

Offside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

t p m light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,491 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,192 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD & 0N EDGES

Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,154 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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YT61 GFJ is a 2011 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT61 GFJ, 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 YT61 GFJ registered?

YT61 GFJ is a 2011 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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