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A12 CAR

2009 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,077 mi
Last recorded88,077 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Z449,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 88,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak top engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 88,077 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak top engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,486 miles

fuel cap seal lightly perished.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,870 miles

Minor cracks to fuel system sealing cap seal.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,775 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but not leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 72,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 66,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 59,483 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 43,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,636 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,554 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,875 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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A12 CAR is a 2009 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 49,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 CAR, 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 17 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 CAR registered?

A12 CAR is a 2009 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 July 2009.

Is A12 CAR safe to buy?

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