2011 BMW Z4 · 7,338 MOT tests
2011 BMW Z4 reliability
2011 BMW Z4s fail 17.6% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 Z4 years (7,338 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- 17.6%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW Z4s: 22.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 60,175
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,338
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 2.9% of tests fail here (747% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 BMW Z4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Wheels2.9%
- Suspension2.5%
- Brakes2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 2.29%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.53%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.91%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.28%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.22%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.81%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 BMW Z4 reliable?
2011 BMW Z4s fail 17.6% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 Z4 years (7,338 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 BMW Z4 MOT?
Most often road wheel fractured or welded defect (2.29% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.89% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 BMW Z4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 BMW Z4 shows 60,175 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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