2011 BMW Z4 2.5L Petrol · SN05 SNN
2011 BMW Z4 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2011. Recorded mileage 64,241 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z4
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN05 SNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 64,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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SN05 SNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW Z4 (SN05 SNN) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
SN05 SNN Mileage History
- 25/04/202356,030 mi
- 03/05/202356,191 mi+161 mi
- 01/05/202460,301 mi+4,110 mi
- 15/01/202562,621 mi+2,320 mi
- 15/10/202564,241 mi+1,620 mi
Average of roughly 3,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z4 (E89)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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