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LB09 LJB

2012 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,783 mi
Last recorded60,783 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 LJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 60,783 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 55,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,428 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 44,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 38,647 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,515 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 29,819 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 17 Apr 2017 24,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 17,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,912 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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LB09 LJB is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LB09 LJB, 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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LB09 LJB is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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