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LB12 SFJ

2012 BMW Z4

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,986 mi
Last recorded88,986 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 SFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 88,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 87,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,993 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,238 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 66,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 51,208 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 36,127 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 36,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,028 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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LB12 SFJ is a 2012 BMW Z4 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB12 SFJ, 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 LB12 SFJ registered?

LB12 SFJ is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LB12 SFJ safe to buy?

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