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CU61 FZM

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,827 mi
Last recorded93,827 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU61 FZM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 93,827 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 88,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 85,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very large cut but not through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 81,722 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 81,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 78,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 75,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 75,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 72,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,256 miles

Oil leak ()

unable to assess some components due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,053 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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CU61 FZM is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CU61 FZM, 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 CU61 FZM?

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What year was CU61 FZM registered?

CU61 FZM is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is CU61 FZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU61 FZM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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