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RE12 GZV

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GZV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,800 miles

engine cover,undertray and plastic sill covers

tested in wet condition

Fail 23 Dec 2020 71,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover,undertray and plastic sill covers

tested in wet condition

Pass 24 Dec 2019 70,155 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside wiper blade smeary

Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 65,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,443 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 59,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2016 50,815 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 44,083 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 37,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE12 GZV 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 72.7%.

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 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 RE12 GZV, 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 RE12 GZV registered?

RE12 GZV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is RE12 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 GZV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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