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A12 XBD

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,341 mi
Last recorded44,341 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 44,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 39,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 36,494 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 36,489 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 30,706 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,634 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 21,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 20,125 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 17,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 15,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 11,757 miles

egine covers and undertrays fitted

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 XBD is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XBD, 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 A12 XBD registered?

A12 XBD is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is A12 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 XBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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