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AF12 ZZO

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZZO
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 72,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 72,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,727 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2024 66,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect repair weld cracked. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 61,490 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 61,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35 R19 88Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,531 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,772 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 39,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 36,893 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts, ageing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 26,996 miles

Both front tyres, 225-35-19 deteriorated but not excessively between the tread.

Both rear tyres, 255-30-19 on 3mm and worn on edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,021 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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AF12 ZZO is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF12 ZZO, 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 AF12 ZZO registered?

AF12 ZZO is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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