2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 BMW Z4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,971 MOT tests in 2024. 80.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time80.9%
Failed or needed repairs19.1%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,971 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    77 marked dangerous
  2. Road Wheels - condition: fractured2.2%
    73 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    27 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  4. Suspension3.1%
  5. Brakes3.0%
  6. Wheels2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 BMW Z4?

In 2024, 80.9% of 2011 BMW Z4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,971 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 BMW Z4?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; road wheels - condition: fractured; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2011 BMW Z4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).