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L22 WBL

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests36 (32 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,887 mi
Last recorded35,887 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 WBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

32 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 35,887 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 74,295 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 33,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 73,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 31,756 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 73,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 73,411 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r brake pipe leaking during test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system badly corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 29,776 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 72,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 27,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 71,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 24,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,581 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front casing of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 23,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 20,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 18,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,695 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 16,417 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,138 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,551 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,139 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,214 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,300 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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L22 WBL is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L22 WBL, 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 L22 WBL registered?

L22 WBL is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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