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BMZ 4946

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,615 mi
Last recorded37,615 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 4946
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 37,615 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 32,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 26,592 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 22,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 22,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has age related cracks but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 21,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 21,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 20,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 19,303 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,569 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread slightly perished/cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,807 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 17,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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BMZ 4946 is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BMZ 4946, 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 BMZ 4946 registered?

BMZ 4946 is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is BMZ 4946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMZ 4946 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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