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G9 ABF

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,656 mi
Last recorded46,656 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 ABF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 46,656 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 46,655 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 46,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 45,579 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 44,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 43,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,159 miles

Engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,342 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 40,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 37,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 35,956 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 26,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 20,415 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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G9 ABF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G9 ABF, 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 G9 ABF registered?

G9 ABF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is G9 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 ABF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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