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M50 BRR

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,832 mi
Last recorded74,832 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 BRR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 74,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,814 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,515 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 69,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,532 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 62,453 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,382 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 29 May 2018 46,309 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers and/or undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,228 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,206 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,375 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 24,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RSC RFT 255/35/R18(90W)

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

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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M50 BRR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M50 BRR, 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 M50 BRR registered?

M50 BRR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is M50 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 BRR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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