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GAR 2T

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,646 mi
Last recorded62,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAR 2T
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 62,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 60,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 58,423 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 55,879 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,318 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,359 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,931 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,163 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 29,163 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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GAR 2T is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc 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 GAR 2T, 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 GAR 2T registered?

GAR 2T is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is GAR 2T safe to buy?

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