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BT12 NTL

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,183 mi
Last recorded75,183 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 NTL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,183 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 74,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 74,274 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 74,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,803 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 72,556 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,868 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 70,867 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes lower nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 66,269 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 61,042 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and tyre cracking inside tread

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

Fail 21 May 2018 61,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge and tyre cracking inside tread

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

Pass 5 May 2017 57,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 49,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 38,030 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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BT12 NTL is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black 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 BT12 NTL, 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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BT12 NTL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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