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A21 GAG

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 GAG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,032 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 59,650 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 56,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in thread

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 17,888 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 17,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 11,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A21 GAG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 43,358 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 A21 GAG, 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 14 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 A21 GAG registered?

A21 GAG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is A21 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 GAG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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