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BB12 GAB

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,775 mi
Last recorded55,775 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB12 GAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 55,775 miles

Front and rear undertrays fitted

Multiple arms and suspension components corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2025 55,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear undertrays fitted

Multiple arms and suspension components corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2024 53,627 miles

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view /engine covers fitted

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,006 miles

Front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension systems

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,597 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 43,080 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 39,904 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 34,354 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 28,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,895 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 25,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 20,245 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,859 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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BB12 GAB is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BB12 GAB, 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 BB12 GAB registered?

BB12 GAB is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is BB12 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB12 GAB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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