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G9 ALD

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,687 mi
Last recorded41,687 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 ALD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 41,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 40,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 33,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 39,777 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 33,898 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,524 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 36,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 35,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 30,116 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 30,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all tyres perishing and wearing on edges.

nsr inner sidewall slightly damaged.

osr tyre has cuts to tread.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,826 miles

all tyres starting to perish/ wear on inner edges slightly.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,720 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,150 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 ALD is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 ALD, 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 G9 ALD registered?

G9 ALD is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is G9 ALD safe to buy?

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