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BT12 LHG

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,136 mi
Last recorded102,136 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 LHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 102,136 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,109 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,932 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 92,930 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,446 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,877 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2019 72,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,904 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 47,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT12 LHG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT12 LHG, 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 BT12 LHG registered?

BT12 LHG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is BT12 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 LHG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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