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R111 RDP

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,788 mi
Last recorded113,788 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 RDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 113,788 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 113,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 101,555 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 101,555 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,761 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 96,761 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,153 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 92,153 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,098 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 38,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 20,355 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,477 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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R111 RDP is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R111 RDP, 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 R111 RDP registered?

R111 RDP is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is R111 RDP safe to buy?

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