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BMZ 4220

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,205 mi
Last recorded97,205 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 4220
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,205 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2022 75,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,401 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,083 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,798 miles

DISC PAD WARNING LIGHT ON /N/S F- DISC PAD WIRE BROKEN

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Fail 11 Oct 2019 54,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

DISC PAD WARNING LIGHT ON /N/S F- DISC PAD WIRE BROKEN

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Oct 2018 42,257 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 42,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 7,994 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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BMZ 4220 is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BMZ 4220, 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 BMZ 4220 registered?

BMZ 4220 is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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