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A1 BUP

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,236 mi
Last recorded46,236 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 46,236 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 40,500 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss camcover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 36,053 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 35,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,150 miles

Engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Feb 2021 30,322 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,976 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 28,945 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured X4 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Feb 2019 25,634 miles

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2018 22,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2017 19,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2016 14,603 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 14,336 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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A1 BUP is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White 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 A1 BUP, 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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A1 BUP is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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