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AM12 SAL

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,215 mi
Last recorded72,215 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 SAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 72,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 65,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,951 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 49,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,172 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 46,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Front Head Lamp aims (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,129 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 38,109 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,719 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,238 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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AM12 SAL is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AM12 SAL, 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 AM12 SAL registered?

AM12 SAL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AM12 SAL safe to buy?

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