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BV62 EBZ

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,511 mi
Last recorded44,511 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 EBZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 44,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 41,271 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing on edges and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 39,175 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges and damaged outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 37,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured x 2 fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 29,879 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 25,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 15,024 miles

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 15,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear worn inner edge

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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BV62 EBZ 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 BV62 EBZ, 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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BV62 EBZ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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