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1942 PE

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1942 PE
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 80,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 75,901 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,170 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 66,470 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 59,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,394 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,718 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,820 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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1942 PE 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 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 1942 PE, 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 1942 PE registered?

1942 PE is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is 1942 PE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1942 PE shows 13 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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