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G2 JFL

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,864 mi
Last recorded36,864 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 JFL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 36,864 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 34,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 34,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 29,121 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jul 2024 29,110 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2023 23,249 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 18,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 15,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 15,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,658 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 13,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,824 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,569 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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G2 JFL is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G2 JFL, 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 G2 JFL registered?

G2 JFL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is G2 JFL safe to buy?

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