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G21 TAR

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,198 mi
Last recorded69,198 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 TAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 69,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,389 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 66,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 59,737 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 55,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread and a cut in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 53,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,466 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,143 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 38,684 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 38,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,779 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,717 miles

Engine covers fitted

Lower engine covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2015 18,642 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,642 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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G21 TAR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G21 TAR, 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 G21 TAR registered?

G21 TAR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is G21 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G21 TAR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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