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AR11 EXR

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,336 mi
Last recorded90,336 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 EXR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 88,109 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 85,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 75,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,077 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 57,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 47,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,235 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to perish & crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,142 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,850 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 41,838 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,737 miles

o/s/r tyre is smooth on ineer edge

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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AR11 EXR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AR11 EXR, 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 AR11 EXR registered?

AR11 EXR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is AR11 EXR safe to buy?

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