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L15 ESD

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,225 mi
Last recorded90,225 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 ESD
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 90,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 88,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 80,032 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,714 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,094 miles

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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L15 ESD is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L15 ESD, 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 L15 ESD registered?

L15 ESD is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is L15 ESD safe to buy?

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