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DA12 ELC

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,542 mi
Last recorded69,542 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 ELC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 69,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel been welded multiple times

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

Offside Rear wheel been welded multiple times

Offside Rear wheel pitted and corroded inside lip

Fail 14 Jul 2026 69,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel been welded multiple times

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

Offside Rear wheel been welded multiple times

Offside Rear wheel pitted and corroded inside lip

Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,946 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 59,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 58,869 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 58,468 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 worn close to cords coming through (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 48,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,633 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,555 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,633 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2017 36,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,030 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,042 miles

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 ELC is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White 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 DA12 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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