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B15 ROS

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,582 mi
Last recorded64,582 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 ROS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,582 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 64,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 58,099 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,522 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 48,861 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre adversely worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2020 45,503 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 41,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,541 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 38,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 35,002 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 26,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,653 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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B15 ROS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B15 ROS, 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 B15 ROS registered?

B15 ROS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is B15 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 ROS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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