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A12 PPS

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,302 mi
Last recorded57,302 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PPS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 56,708 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,960 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,784 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 45,740 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 45,740 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap braking apart

Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,197 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,984 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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A12 PPS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red 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 A12 PPS, 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

How do I check the history of A12 PPS?

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What year was A12 PPS registered?

A12 PPS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is A12 PPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 PPS 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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