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C14 SWL

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,647 mi
Last recorded122,647 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 112,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 101,562 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front (front arm) bush worn

offside front (front arm) bush worn

Pass 23 Aug 2021 95,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 94,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 93,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on both inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 93,136 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on both inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,201 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 72,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,039 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 51,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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C14 SWL 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 81.3%.

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 C14 SWL, 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 C14 SWL registered?

C14 SWL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is C14 SWL safe to buy?

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