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DF57 PAP

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,169 mi
Last recorded83,169 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 PAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,169 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 82,774 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,040 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 81,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,218 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 9 May 2019 71,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 58,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,419 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,266 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,796 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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DF57 PAP is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF57 PAP, 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 DF57 PAP registered?

DF57 PAP is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DF57 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 PAP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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