CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY62 OTJ

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,621 mi
Last recorded20,621 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 OTJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 20,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 19,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 18,726 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 16,558 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 14,486 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 12,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 9,298 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 9,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 8,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,242 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2017 7,828 miles

l/h/f and l/h/rear tyres slight side wall damage.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 7,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

l/h/f and l/h/rear tyres slight side wall damage.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 7,141 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut in wall projector

Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,511 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
Full BMW Z4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY62 OTJ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY62 OTJ, 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

How do I check the history of FY62 OTJ?

You can check the full history of FY62 OTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY62 OTJ registered?

FY62 OTJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is FY62 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 OTJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY62 OTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY62 OTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.