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HN61 VZP

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,548 mi
Last recorded83,548 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 VZP
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 83,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 79,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,348 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,511 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened especially on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened especially on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on far inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,714 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 60,714 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 55,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,561 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HN61 VZP is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HN61 VZP, 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 HN61 VZP registered?

HN61 VZP is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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