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BO53 GLN

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,068 mi
Last recorded58,068 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 GLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 58,068 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

rear lights tinted

Pass 19 May 2025 54,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,465 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 51,465 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked where previously welded (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 49,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 35,723 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 35,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 32,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 28,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 20,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 19,468 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F tyre tread perished , sidewall cut

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge , tread perished

O/S/F tyre tread perished

Pass 23 May 2017 17,938 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut , tread perished

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge , tread perished

O/S/F tyre tread perished

Fail 23 May 2017 17,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut , tread perished

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge , tread perished

O/S/F tyre tread perished

Pass 5 May 2016 15,912 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut and tread perished

N/S/R tyre tread slightly perished

O/S/F tyre tread slightly perished

Fail 5 May 2016 15,912 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut and tread perished

N/S/R tyre tread slightly perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2015 14,009 miles

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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BO53 GLN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BO53 GLN, 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 BO53 GLN registered?

BO53 GLN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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