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EA12 OFW

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,580 mi
Last recorded64,580 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 64,580 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,221 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 60,497 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 57,373 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 57,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not in excess of 25mm

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2016 55,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has a small cut exposing cords but not in excess of mot requirements

Pass 20 May 2015 50,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread but not in excess of 25mm

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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EA12 OFW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue 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 EA12 OFW, 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 EA12 OFW registered?

EA12 OFW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EA12 OFW safe to buy?

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