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HV12 OLR

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,964 mi
Last recorded100,964 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 OLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,964 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 100,964 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,905 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,120 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 87,120 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,824 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,311 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,326 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,639 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,083 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,989 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2018 38,989 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,283 miles

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall has small split

Fail 16 Feb 2017 27,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall has small split

Pass 9 Feb 2016 13,977 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 13,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,804 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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HV12 OLR is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV12 OLR, 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 HV12 OLR registered?

HV12 OLR is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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