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BL12 VNT

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,353 mi
Last recorded74,353 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 74,353 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 74,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 65,770 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 65,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,806 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 50,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,737 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 40,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,028 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 40,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,768 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,812 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 24,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,751 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 15,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 11,661 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,446 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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BL12 VNT is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL12 VNT, 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 BL12 VNT registered?

BL12 VNT is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BL12 VNT safe to buy?

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