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BW12 AXN

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,415 mi
Last recorded129,415 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 AXN
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 129,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 124,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 118,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,404 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff in operation (3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light displayed, pads are NOT worn to indicator

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 102,598 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 94,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,716 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,136 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 25,091 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishing (225/35R19)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,091 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perishing (225/35R19)

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 AXN is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey 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 AXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW12 AXN registered?

BW12 AXN is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is BW12 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW12 AXN 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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