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AB12 GEL

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,271 mi
Last recorded48,271 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 GEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 48,271 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 47,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 44,755 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 44,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 43,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,661 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,821 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,200 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 15,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553518 RF (4.1.E.1)

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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AB12 GEL is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AB12 GEL, 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 AB12 GEL registered?

AB12 GEL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AB12 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB12 GEL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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