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DA12 EKW

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EKW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 115,298 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 115,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 102,011 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,177 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,986 miles

front brake discs are worn

Fail 2 Nov 2023 97,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres are close to limit 255 35 19

front brake discs are worn

offside rear brake wear sensor damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 88,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,487 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,442 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,505 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,729 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,388 miles

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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DA12 EKW 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 DA12 EKW, 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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DA12 EKW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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