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C22 BCF

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,546 mi
Last recorded63,546 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 BCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,546 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 58,921 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 38,816 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Lower under trays fitted, limited inspection

Pass 21 May 2018 32,912 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre badly wearing inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 32,912 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre badly wearing inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 25,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 16,496 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 15,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on 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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C22 BCF is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C22 BCF, 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

How do I check the history of C22 BCF?

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What year was C22 BCF registered?

C22 BCF is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is C22 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 BCF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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