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BN05 DEV

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,864 mi
Last recorded61,864 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 61,864 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 57,989 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,382 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 50,934 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,361 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 43,361 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,006 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 38,005 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,199 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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BN05 DEV is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BN05 DEV, 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 BN05 DEV registered?

BN05 DEV is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BN05 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 DEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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