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R6 APW

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,725 mi
Last recorded22,725 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 APW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 22,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 21,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 21,121 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 20,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 18,538 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,351 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 16,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 15,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 14,279 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,919 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2017 12,919 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 10,482 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,809 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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R6 APW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R6 APW, 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 R6 APW registered?

R6 APW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is R6 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 APW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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