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BD12 OOH

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,898 mi
Last recorded78,898 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OOH
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 78,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,962 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 75,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2024 75,533 miles

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

Front Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 72,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 69,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Rear discs worn

front discs pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 67,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,405 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,805 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,708 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 May 2016 36,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,802 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 28,802 miles

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

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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BD12 OOH is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD12 OOH, 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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BD12 OOH is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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