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R40 SUM

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,757 mi
Last recorded81,757 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 SUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,757 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,849 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,616 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,531 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,990 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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R40 SUM is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R40 SUM, 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 R40 SUM registered?

R40 SUM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is R40 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 SUM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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