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HD12 OBR

2012 BMW Z4

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,050 mi
Last recorded59,050 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 OBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 59,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 56,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight sidewall damage inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight sidewall damage inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 42,551 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 42,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 37,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray is damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 19,940 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking form oil filter. suspect pinched seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 13,823 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 13,823 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,312 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 8,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,074 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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HD12 OBR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Red 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 HD12 OBR, 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 HD12 OBR registered?

HD12 OBR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is HD12 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 OBR 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.

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