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L222 CJK

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,647 mi
Last recorded73,647 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 CJK
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 70,880 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,350 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,931 miles

Nearside outer door handle is broken but is serviceable

exhaust front clamp cracked but not loose or leaking

tyre pressure warning light was illuminated but pressures were low

Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 42,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 41,643 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 41,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,422 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 33,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 26,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 19,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 10,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 10,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 8,732 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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L222 CJK is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L222 CJK, 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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L222 CJK is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is L222 CJK safe to buy?

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