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L16 APU

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,143 mi
Last recorded70,143 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 APU
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 70,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 65,838 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,360 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,505 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,189 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,268 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 12,143 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 8,569 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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L16 APU is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L16 APU, 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 L16 APU registered?

L16 APU is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is L16 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 APU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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