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E26 EDN

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,821 mi
Last recorded65,821 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 EDN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 65,821 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 61,187 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,408 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 56,394 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2023 51,955 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 48,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 42,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 34,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 30,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 26,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 26,257 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 22,603 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 22,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 17,191 miles

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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E26 EDN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E26 EDN, 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 E26 EDN registered?

E26 EDN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is E26 EDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 EDN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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