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BV12 XFZ

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,846 mi
Last recorded75,846 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 75,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,431 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,608 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 65,961 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6 mm inner tread @ 2/3 outer tread tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm inner tread tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm inner tread tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 56,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6 mm inner tread @ 2/3 outer tread tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm inner tread tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm inner tread tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2019 54,600 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 54,502 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,259 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,862 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 46,862 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,605 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 40,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35y19 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/35y19 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,448 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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BV12 XFZ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV12 XFZ, 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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BV12 XFZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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