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J111 UPY

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 UPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,146 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 98,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 98,140 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,893 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres more worn on inner tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip nearside of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 85,885 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres more worn on inner tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip nearside of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 71,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 60,541 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,488 miles

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,417 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 48,410 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,784 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 31,757 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured in two places (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2015 19,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J111 UPY is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J111 UPY, 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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J111 UPY is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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