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AP04 EJP

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,020 mi
Last recorded63,020 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EJP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 63,020 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 60,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 58,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 58,744 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,738 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,763 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 55,738 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 54,192 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 54,192 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 40,522 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 40,066 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres very low on edges

n/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,702 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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AP04 EJP is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP04 EJP, 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 AP04 EJP registered?

AP04 EJP is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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