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DP06 OCT

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,311 mi
Last recorded46,311 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP06 OCT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,311 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 46,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Possible blocked pump? (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative No fluid (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 44,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,684 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,807 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,022 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

Undertray exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,306 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,978 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,058 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DP06 OCT is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DP06 OCT, 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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What year was DP06 OCT registered?

DP06 OCT is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is DP06 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP06 OCT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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