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DG12 MRG

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,828 mi
Last recorded94,828 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 MRG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 94,828 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 94,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 87,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 79,674 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 71,258 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))

Fail 24 May 2023 71,258 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 65,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,434 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 50,813 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,138 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,042 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 27,042 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,321 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 26,324 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,914 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 19,914 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DG12 MRG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG12 MRG, 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 DG12 MRG registered?

DG12 MRG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DG12 MRG safe to buy?

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