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FW12 LXG

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,774 mi
Last recorded98,774 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 LXG
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 98,774 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 95,448 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,928 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))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 90,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 80,477 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,100 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 72,045 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces heavily corroded and pitted - almost to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 58,499 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 36,626 miles

both front tyres heavily perished and cracking

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 28,163 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,254 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 24,254 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FW12 LXG is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FW12 LXG, 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 FW12 LXG registered?

FW12 LXG is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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