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E89 BMW

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,497 mi
Last recorded31,497 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 31,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 30,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 29,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 28,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,093 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 24,384 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 23,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,914 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 20,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,276 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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E89 BMW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 E89 BMW, 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 E89 BMW registered?

E89 BMW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is E89 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E89 BMW shows 11 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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