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E5 BSA

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,605 mi
Last recorded111,605 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 BSA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 111,594 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,267 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 108,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak at flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 105,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 100,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,337 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,052 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,067 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,067 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 85,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,561 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 70,234 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/30r19(rft) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 55,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,872 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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E5 BSA is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E5 BSA, 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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E5 BSA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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