CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF12 VVA

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,370 mi
Last recorded90,370 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 VVA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing edges and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear markers and worn lumpy/un-even inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing edges and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear general corrosion to rear sub-frame, suspension arms and floorpan

Fail 28 Apr 2026 90,358 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing edges and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear markers and worn lumpy/un-even inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing edges and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear general corrosion to rear sub-frame, suspension arms and floorpan

Pass 30 Apr 2025 88,618 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,684 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,863 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 79,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,354 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,165 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 94 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,219 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 27,409 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 27,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 27,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,081 miles

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre kerb bead cut

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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF12 VVA is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red 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 GF12 VVA, 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

How do I check the history of GF12 VVA?

You can check the full history of GF12 VVA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF12 VVA registered?

GF12 VVA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GF12 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 VVA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF12 VVA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF12 VVA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.