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AC12 SAX

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,910 mi
Last recorded54,910 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC12 SAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 54,910 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 54,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,531 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,847 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 43,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 30 19 bsr e050a (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,605 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 38,501 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 38,501 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 36,241 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 36,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,868 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 23,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,219 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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AC12 SAX is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC12 SAX, 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 AC12 SAX registered?

AC12 SAX is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AC12 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC12 SAX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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