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BJ12 HDU

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,334 mi
Last recorded42,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 42,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 41,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 40,124 miles

Engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 38,992 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,304 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,692 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 29,765 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 24,484 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 23,487 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 23,487 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,148 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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BJ12 HDU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ12 HDU, 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 BJ12 HDU registered?

BJ12 HDU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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