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CA12 BZS

2012 BMW Z4

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,070 mi
Last recorded102,070 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BZS
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,070 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,784 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 97,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,821 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 90,158 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 90,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 83,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,223 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,293 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cuts

under tray fitted oscure some components

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear tyre valves deteriorated+serious cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,642 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged and offside rear tyre valves has a serious cracks (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres wearing low

front and rear brake pads wearing low

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,006 miles

Engine covers and under trays

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,113 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)

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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CA12 BZS is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA12 BZS, 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 CA12 BZS registered?

CA12 BZS is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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