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L3 MPA

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,772 mi
Last recorded54,772 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 MPA
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 54,772 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 53,157 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Oct 2023 50,094 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2022 45,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2021 42,134 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, middle arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,846 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 39,846 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 37,171 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 33,909 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,022 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 19,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 18,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,218 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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L3 MPA is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L3 MPA, 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

How do I check the history of L3 MPA?

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What year was L3 MPA registered?

L3 MPA is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is L3 MPA safe to buy?

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