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G3 LHG

2012 BMW Z4

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

104,965 mi
Last recorded104,965 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 LHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 104,965 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 66,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 60,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,784 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 94,735 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside Rear led lamp unit inop............ (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake lamp showing fault on dash............. (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 91,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 91,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear n/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm rear both n/s o/s tyres worn [centre] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc worn both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under fully cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,128 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 85,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,678 miles

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

under fully cover fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2019 63,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tear worn on outer edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under fully cover fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,836 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,629 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 52,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,477 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2-3 mm tread ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,853 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,126 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 19,473 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 19,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 12,614 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,060 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,597 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

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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G3 LHG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 G3 LHG, 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 G3 LHG registered?

G3 LHG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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