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BW12 AFF

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,232 mi
Last recorded65,232 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 AFF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 65,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges 225/40 R18 Tread - 4.4mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,911 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 55,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 50,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,963 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 27,261 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 24,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 20,503 miles

Both rear tyres low tread depth.

Small nail in n/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 10,877 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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BW12 AFF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 BW12 AFF, 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 BW12 AFF registered?

BW12 AFF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is BW12 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 AFF 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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