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EJ62 VGL

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,051 mi
Last recorded73,051 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 VGL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,051 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 73,039 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Apr 2026 72,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 72,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low vehicle has been damaged to that corner (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,767 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,664 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 48,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,249 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 16 Dec 2019 37,652 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 35,299 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 33,107 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,649 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 25,649 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EJ62 VGL 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 73.3%.

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 EJ62 VGL, 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 EJ62 VGL registered?

EJ62 VGL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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