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A4 GAR

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,748 mi
Last recorded86,748 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,493 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,597 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,593 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,513 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 35,513 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,180 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2015 25,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres cracking

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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A4 GAR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 GAR, 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.

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What year was A4 GAR registered?

A4 GAR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is A4 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 GAR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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