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B21 ASF

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 ASF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,870 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 64,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,650 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 58,650 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,280 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,654 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 52,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,000 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,402 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 34,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B21 ASF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B21 ASF, 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 B21 ASF registered?

B21 ASF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is B21 ASF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 ASF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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