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AV60 ALY

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,537 mi
Last recorded105,537 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 ALY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 105,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads serson broken

Fail 23 Jul 2026 105,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pads serson broken

Pass 28 Jul 2025 99,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,109 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 96,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,562 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,586 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 87,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 66,924 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 66,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 64,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,668 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,567 miles

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

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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AV60 ALY is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV60 ALY, 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 AV60 ALY registered?

AV60 ALY is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is AV60 ALY safe to buy?

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