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E3 FOW

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,165 mi
Last recorded31,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 FOW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 31,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 30,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 29,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 27,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 26,294 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 25,727 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 23,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 21,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 18,219 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 14,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 11,456 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 6,927 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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E3 FOW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E3 FOW, 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 E3 FOW registered?

E3 FOW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is E3 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 FOW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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