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AY12 XPZ

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,460 mi
Last recorded27,460 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XPZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 27,460 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 27,352 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 26,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 25,858 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 24,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,041 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,266 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 15,366 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 13,063 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 11,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 8,728 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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AY12 XPZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY12 XPZ, 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 AY12 XPZ registered?

AY12 XPZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is AY12 XPZ safe to buy?

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