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BF 5356

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,452 mi
Last recorded65,452 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF 5356
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 65,452 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 13 Jun 2025 56,985 miles

Headlight leveling device linkage broken

Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp levelling device linkage broken at o/s front

Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,846 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 40,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 /r18 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,028 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,247 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 25,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 21,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BF 5356 is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF 5356, 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 BF 5356 registered?

BF 5356 is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BF 5356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF 5356 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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