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L2 XAC

2012 BMW Z4

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,148 mi
Last recorded80,148 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 XAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 80,148 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 77,700 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 73,626 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative during test dash lights came on and and electronic parking brake became inop (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault during test dash lights came on and and electronic parking brake became inop (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front clamp - post-flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamp pipe closest to os of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,350 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,559 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 62,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,955 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 45,297 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 45,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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L2 XAC is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L2 XAC, 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 L2 XAC registered?

L2 XAC is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is L2 XAC safe to buy?

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